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BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in very nice condition.

Great for Christmas gifts...

(3 issues) BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867  This is a special offering for the month of August - a three issue set of original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA.  Each issue contains a wealth of post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have mid-19th century issues from what was one of Pennsylvania's largest cities (at the time), and one which would soon be at the center of…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1867

* Early Sitka Alaska settlement
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

A page 2 report says: "At Sitka the land speculators are beginning to buy up ground, in view of the anticipated...settlement and development of our new Territory of Alaska..." & mention that politicians will be…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This issue has many small reports on local news and political news. There is an article on the "Union Pacific Railroad." The rest of the issue consists of ads of all kinds. (see photos) There are several interesting advertisements that tell about the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867 

* From the Indian Wars era 
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original 

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857  The full front page features "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.
"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of the Nativity'. "The Atrato Ship Canal" features quarter page of: 'Kelley's Inlet: Pacific Terminus of the Proposed Ship Canal' and several smaller…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1874  Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full ftpg. by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness", the fullpg. with eleven scenes of "American Sardine Fishery", a 3/4 pg. with two prints of monkeys and baboons; a fullpg: "The Poor Drunkard--More Helpless than a Child"; two…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  Dec. 29, 1866  The front page has a lengthy poem with a related print titled: "The Setter's Christmas Eve". Inside contains a full page: "Hauling Home the Christmas Boughs"; halfpg: "Scene of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem" & "The Wise Men Following the Star in the East". Also: a halfpg: "John Surratt" & Wreck of the Steamship 'Scotland' Bound for Liverpool, off Sandy Hook".
But the prime feature is the great Thomas Nast doublepage centerfold: "Santa Claus & His…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1888  The front page print: "Judge Walter Quintin Gresham". Two half page prints: "The Railroad Disaster to the West India Mail Near Blackshear, Georgia" and "The Remains of General Paez Lying in State in the New York City Hall".
Doublepage centerfold: "Easter Sunday Morning Among the Moravians at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania" shows 7 scenes. Great halfpg. F. Remington print: "Arrest of a Blackfeet Murderer" shows the capture of an Indian on horseback. Five…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 9, 1867 Full ftpg: 'The District School Teacher'. Halfpg: 'Laying the Corner Stone of the New City Hall at Baltimore' 1/4 pg: 'Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Penna. Nice fullpg: 'Scene of a Mississippi River Steamer' shows many Blacks. Displayable! Fullpg: 'Delta of the Mississippi'
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1891  Front full pg. illus. of "Lawrence Barrett." Inside is a full pg. containing nine illus. of "Prominent Workers for the Passage of the Copyright Bill." Full pg. illus. of "Views of and Around Grand Rapids." Full pg. illus. of "Gun Casting for the Government at the Bethlehem Iron Workers." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Love Locked Out." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Senator George Hearst, Colonel Henry W. Blair, Jackson S. Schultz, and Leonard W. Jerome." 1/2 pg.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1888  Front page print by W. A. Rogers: "The Defender of Trusts".
Full page print by Reinhart: "On Top of Newport Mountain, Mount Desert" and another full page print: "At the Metropolitan Club, Washington, D.C.".
Dramatic doublepage centerfold: "An Avalanche in the Rocky Mountains". Nice fullpg. print: 'Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania" shows 5 scenes of the college, and includes a small print of Asa Packer, and supporting text which…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Santa Claus: These New-Fangled Chimneys are Very Trying to an Old Fogy Like Me.", by W.A. Rogers. "A Glance Ahead - Being a Christmas Tale of A.D.  3568" by John Kendrick Bangs takes 3 pages and includes several color prints.  
Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The War in South Africa - Scenes in and About Ladysmith." Full pg. illus. of "Bethlehem on Christmas Day." Full pg. of illus. of "Views of he Paris…

The post Civil War Era...

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867  This is an original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA. 

*Editorial comment on the influence of newspapers

Page one has an interesting article on the influence of newspaper editors upon their readership. Additionally, the issue contains post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have a mid-19th century issue from what was one of…

THE POST-BOY, London, England, Dec. 28, 1725  

* Nice masthead engravings
* Bethlehem Hospital "Bedlam"

Most of the front page is taken up with a report concerning raising money for a hospital for lunatics. Included is the Preamble to their purpose beginning: "Whereas the hospital of Bethlehem, London, was erected by charitable contributions and intended for the harboring poor Lunaticks, whose distractions might probably be cured..." with much more.
Single sheet newspaper, 8 1/2 by 14 inches, two…

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1922

* Guglielmo Marconi

The front page has one column headlines: "MISSION OF MARCONI TO UNITED STATES" and "Wireless Problems He is Endeavoring to Solve" with pictorial and caption: "Father Of Radio A Visitor To America"

Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light browning with a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 4, 1936

* Joe DiMaggio MLB debut
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball MLB

This 18 page newspaper has a one column heading in the sport's section (page 9): "DI MAGGIO PROMOTED FROM ROOKIE CLASS" with box scores (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

source: wikipedia: Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, Jr. (November 25, 1914 – March 8,…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1940

* Lend Lease Program (1st report)
* World War II relief - U.S. Destroyers
* Byron Nelson - PGA golf championship

This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "U. S. TRADES DESTROYERS FOR AIR BASES" with subheads. 

Also two column headlines on page 10 include: "Nelson Edges Out Snead on 36th Hole by One Up" and more with related photo. 

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1873

* American Indian Wars
* Kiowa Indians

This 4 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Indian Affairs" See photos for text.

Other news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Nice condition.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1937  This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include:

* MICKEY COCHRANE IN A CRITICAL CONDITION
* Skull is Fractured When Struck by Ball Thrown by Pitcher 'Bump' Hadley

and more with photo. (see)

This tells of Mickey Cochrane's baseball career coming to an end after being hit in the head by a pitched ball.

Other news of the day including front page reporting on John D. Rockefeller's funeral.

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THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1943

* Bombing of Rome, Italy
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROME BOMBED FOR FIRST TIME" with subheads that include: "Main Railroad Freight Yards In Eternal City Chief Allied Objective" and more.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.

Jean Harlow's burial...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1937  The front page carries a one column headline "Jean Harlow Buried Today" with subhead "Only William Powell and Members of the Family Admitted to the Chapel" "Hollywood in Mourning". This continues to page 8 where another article "Jean Harlow's Childhood Life was a Happy Affair; Guarded by Her Mother" with subheads "Fond of Pets She Was Showered With Dogs of All Descriptions - Pony From Grandfather - Never Cared for Clothing as a…

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, January 22, 1924 

* Vladimir (Nikolai) Lenin death 
* Russian leader...  Soviet Union 

This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LENINE, THE PREMIER OF SOVIET RUSSIA, DEAD" with subheads.  Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little spine wear, otherwise good.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1927

* Gene Tunney wins title over Jack Dempsey
* The famous long count boxing match
* Heavyweight boxing title fight

Page 8 has a banner headline: "All Agree, That Last Night's Fight Was a Great Fistic Battle" with subheads that include: "Gene Tunney Retains His Fistic Crown" "Dempsey May Now Hang Up Gloves" and more with photo of Tunney. This is 1st report coverage on the famous heavyweight boxing championship…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1881 

* Chief Sitting Bull surrenders
* Thomas Edison

Inconspicuously found amongst a list of "Domestic" news items is a report: "The surrender of Sitting Bull to Major Brotherton at Fort Buford on the 20th inst., is confirmed by a dispatch from Gen. Terry to Gen. Sherman." There is also a report on a lawsuit by Thomas Edison & others (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1939

* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt (1st report)
* Pre Operation Valkyrie
* Bürgerbräukeller

This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "BERLIN BLAMES BRITAIN FOR ATTEMPT AGAINST LIFE OF REICHSFUEHRER HITLER" with subheads. 

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice condition.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1931

* Gangster Al Capone
* Jail sentence

The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE GIVEN A SENTENCE OF SIX MONTHS IN JAIL", "'Scarface Al' of Chicago, Again Appears in Court in Nobby Attire", "Says Leader of Bootlegger Was Not as Ill as He Tried to Make Out" and more. This is 1st report coverage on Al Capone's contempt of court sentence.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, some…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1932

* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
* Untouchables to Harijans

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI BETTER AFTER EATING; IS STILL IN PRISON", "Famous Indian Poet, Tagore, and Other Leaders Visit Him", "Drinks Grapefruit Juice" and more (see images). This tells of Gandhi's six day fast ending.

Other news, sports and…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated December 7, 1925

* Red Grange - Chicago Bears
* Polo Grounds - professional football

This 20 page newspaper has two column headline on page 9 that include: "'RED' GRANGE RECEIVES ABOUT $470 A YARD FOR HIS WORK AS PROFESSIONAL PLAYER"
and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Red Grange playing in a pro football game at the famed Polo Grounds.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

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THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12, 1948

* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball

Near the middle of the front page is a one column report headed: "Babe Ruth Still Critical, Say Doctors" with the text taking four inches (see photos). The Babe would pass away four days later.

Other news, sports and advertisements are within.

Complete in 26 pages, binding holes at the blank spine margin, very good condition.

EDITORIAL SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sept. 19, 1939

* Charles M. Schwab death (1st report)
* American steel magnate
* Bethlehem Steel fame

The front page of this section has a one column heading: "CHAS. M. SCHWAB DIES; FOUNDER OF BETHLEHEM STEEL" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete editorial section only with 8 pages, some small archival mends along the last column of the front page, otherwise in nice condition. Some small binding holes along the blank spine.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1937

* Golden Gate Bridge opens
* San Francisco Bay California
* Route 1

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

* GOLDEN GATES BRIDGE OPENED
* G. H. Blakeley, Vice President of Bethlehem Steel Speaks at Dedication
* ONE OF WORLD'S MARVALS

More related headlines on page 4. Other news of the day.

Very light browning, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The bridge-opening celebration…

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 13, 1900.

* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting 
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history

This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:

* HUNDREDS OF CORPSES CREMATED IN THE CITY OF GALVESTON
* Scores of Wrecked Building Burned Yesterday.  Many Boats Piled High on the Beach
* THE DESTITUTE NOW RECEIVING SUPPLIES
and more. (see photos). Many details…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1939

* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight

Page 14 has a seven column headline: "Fans Herald Galento as a Mighty Game Battler" with subheads that include: "Tony Says Light Left Knocked Louis Down" and more with photo. Page 13 has another photos with one column headings. 

Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1938

* Bethlehem, Palestine - birthplace of Christ
* Raided by Arab gangs - terrorists

The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "ARAB REBEL GANGS SEIZE BETHLEHEM" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1920

* Charles Comiskey murder plot
* Chicago White Sox game

The front page has one column headlines: "BOY BANDITS PLANNED TO KILL BASEBALL HEAD", "And Steal Receipts of Chicago White Sox Game", "Expected To Get $40,000", "When 'Babe' Ruth Would Draw Record Breaking Crowd". See photos for text here. Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 12, 1900.

* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting 
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history

This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:

* BODIES OF THE DEAD A MENACE TO THE LIVING IN GALVESTON
* The Latest News From the Stricken City as Sensational as it is Shocking
* THE WORK OF FIENDS IN HUMAN FORM
and more. (see photos). Many details described as the…

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1920

* Charles Ponzi arrested (early same day 1st report)
* Wall Street scheme - Stock Market

The front page has one column headlines: "CHAS. PONZI PLACED UNDER ARREST TODAY", "Surrendered to U.S. Marshal at City of Boston", "Is Held In Bail Of $25,000", "Charged With Having Used Mails in Plan to Defraud".

This was the original Ponzi scheme that has been talked about in recent years with Bernard Madoff & more.

Other news of…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946

* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson death
* 1st black World champion "Galveston Giant"

Page 15 has a two column heading: "Jack Johnson Dies Following Accident" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1934 

* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death 
* Shot by Melvin Purvis 

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POLICE CAPTURE RICHETTI; MAY GET 'PRETTY BOY'", "Notorious and Long Sought Criminal Lose Gun Battle With Wellsville Police", "FLOYD DEAD OR DYING" and more. Other news of the day.

Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

source:…

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.

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THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated June 4, 1940.

The front page of this issue contains the reporting of Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons of the same date. The three column wide, two line header of the article is "Churchill Says Britain Can Fight years Alone" with the subhead "Admits Allies Had Suffered Colossal Disaster - To Rebuild BEF". This article continues on page 15, and although it does not contain the entire speech, it does include…

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1892  The third column of the front page features "LATEST BY TELEGRAPH" "News of More or Less Importance From All the World" "DEATH OF LORD TENNYSON" "At 3:30 Today His doctors Say He Is Slowly Passing Away" "THE PECK BEATS THE PURITAN". The text of the article is of the bulletins provided from London at various stages with the last "At 3:30 o'clock this afternoon Lord Tennyson's physicians report that the poet is dying. He is passing…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6, 1938

* Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan
* Bizarre flight

The ftpg. has a photo of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan being welcomed at New York's City Hall by Mayor LaGuardia. There is also an article "Corrigan Looks Over Mail For Engagements" "Flier Slowed Up a Bit by Chest Injury - X-Ray Pictures Taken" "Offers Pile Up On Him" "Turns Down Night Proposition Guaranteeing $10,000 a Week for Four Weeks".

Other news, sports and…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1937

* King George VI coronation
* Edward VIII
* United Kingdom

The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNDREDS HURT AT CORONATION" with subheads that include: "George VI And His Radiant Queen Crowned Amid Scene Of Greatest Pomp, Splendor" and more with photos.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, good condition.

wikipedia notes: George VI's coronation took place on 12 May 1937,…