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John Dillinger Tucson AZ capture...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1934 * John Dillinger headled back to jail - Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "SPEED EXTRADITION OF DILLINGER GANG" "Indiana Officers Reach Tucson and Dispatch the Papers to Governor Moeur" "Pierpont Tells Pol... See More $33.00
Hermann Goering Nazis Hang in 1946....
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 17, 1946* Nazis war criminals hanged
* Hermann Goering suicide
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Goering Probe Places 12 Nazis Under Scrutiny" and "Nuernberg Jail Employees Held As Board Seeks To Find Source Of Poison".
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More $26.00
"Managers in the Making"...
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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1992Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Managers in the Ma... See More $25.00
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More $26.00
The Beecher-Tilton scandal...
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DAYS' DOINGS, New York, Aug. 8, 1874 Printed as a banner across the title is: "The Brooklyn Scandal" which is the focus of this issue: the "Beecher-Tilton Scandal".To provide the backdrop (credit: Wilipedia), Henry Ward Beecher was a prominent, Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the mid to late 19th century. An 1875 adultery... See More $68.00
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 20, 1962 * Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "West Berlin Youths Spur Wall Chaos" with related photo. (see photos)
Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)
Other... See More $36.00
Four issue lot on Guiteau's trial & the assassination of Garfield...
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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, 1881 A lot of four issues, each with front page column heads concerning the Guiteau trial for assassinating President Garfield as well as the hoped for recovery & funeral plans for the President.The ftpg. heads include for Aug. 11: "The President" "Disappearance of the Fever"; Aug. 29: "Guiteau" "The Assassin to ... See More $38.00
Mormon content... Death of President Andrew Jackson...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1845 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More
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"Confederate" newspaper from Kentucky... Much on neutrality, & much on the Civil War...
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LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, September 9, 1861 * Confederate newspaper from Kentucky
* Beauregard's report on the Battle of Bull Run
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pr... See More $174.00
Reichstag fire in 1933...
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ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, NY, February 28, 1933* Reichstag building fire (1st report)
* Nazi Germany beginning
* Adolph Hitler & more
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MARTIAL LAW FOR GERMANY" and "Move Follows Reichstag Fire and Revelation of Communistic Plot ".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning and some wea... See More $27.00
Amelia Earhart Pacific Ocean flight...
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 14, 1935 * Amelia Earhart (female aviator)
* Pacific Ocean flight success (Hawaii to Oakland)
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "AMELIA EARHART PUTNAM FINISHES PACIFIC FLIGHT" with photo of Earhart.
Other news of the day throughout with much on the Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial... See More $32.00
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1970 * Charles Manson trial beginning
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Manson Denies Eighth Murder" with smaller subheads. (see photos) Interesting reporting on Manson's antics in the courtroom.
Tells of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women fol... See More $34.00
Pirate William Fly commits the act which would lead to his execution...
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THE POST-BOY, London, England, Aug. 13, 1726 The front page has what is a significant report of the actions of noted pirate William Fly, being the piracy & murder which would lead to his execution, in a report from New York noting: "...that the crew of the Elizabeth Snow of this port had risen and killed their captain, & turn'd Pyrates, and was carry'd into New York..." (se... See More
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Mormons in England...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1867 Page 2 has an article: "The Mormons in England" which notes the drop in the number of Mormons there, ending with: " ...Those who could get away are gone; those who could & would not have apostalized, & those who would & cannot, are still there, struggling with poverty."Page 5 has: "Trial Of Surratt--Summing Up for the ... See More $46.00
Adolph Hitler Indicted In 1930...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 24, 1930* Early Adolph Hitler
* Treason arrest
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "HITLER FACING TREASON TRIAL" and "Leader of German National Socialists Linked with Conspiracy".
This was just before Hitler gained power.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.... See More $35.00
Eddie Waitkus shot...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 16, 1949* Eddie Waitkus shooting
* Philadelphia Phillies - MLB baseball
* Ruth Ann Steinhagen arrest
This 72 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "Girl Assailant Faces Court" and "Shows No Sorrow for Shooting Ball Player".
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in some small binding holes along the spine... See More $26.00
Sacco and Vanzetti face electric chair...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 2, 1927 * Sacco and Vanzetti faces the electric chair
* Famous trial ending
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "FULLER HEARS LAST WITNESSES IN SACCO CASE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Ferd... See More $23.00
Capture of Jeff Davis... The end of the Civil War...
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THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 17, 1865 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the p... See More
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Andersonville, The Great Eastern, and Atlanta Telegraph Cable prints...
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LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated September 23, 1865 Half the ftpg: "The Last Great Wall Street Sensation--Mr. Edward Ketchum, Before Judge Hogan...On A Criminal Charge." A halfpage: "The Breaking Of The Atlantic Telegraph Cable On board The Great Eastern." Graphic sewn-in doublepage centerfold: "The Horrors Of Andersonville--The Midnight Vision Of The Murderer.&q... See More
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Leon Trotsky assassinated in 1940...
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CLEVELAND NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, August 21, 1940 * Leon Trotsky shot
* Soviet Union
* Marxist Theorist
This 20 page newspaper has a one column photo on the front page with caption: "Trotsky Near Death After Pickax Attack". (He would die on this day)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia n... See More $28.00
Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 9, 1968 * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination funeral
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "50,000 Sympathizers Attend King's Funeral".
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee in support of the... See More $28.00
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1970* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson Trial Witness Hysterical Over Photo".
See photos for text.
Also another two column headline on the same page: "Disneyland Puts Ban On Any Long-Haired Visitors".... See More $26.00
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
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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... See More $32.00
Albinos From Africa... Indians...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 25, 1792 A page 2 report from "England" give details about two "Albions" (albinos) brought from the interiors of Africa, with mention that they will be sent to Paris. A page 3 report from Carlisle says that Fts. Jefferson and Franklin were taken by Indians. There is also word that "Major Hamtramack" [sic] ... See More
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Lincoln Murder Trial... Kirby Smitth... Richmond Freedmen...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated June 17, 1865. This issue is loaded with post Civil War reports which include the following page one headlines: "THE ASSASSINATION", "THE TRIAL ON FRIDAY" "The Hon. Ben. Wood Implicated", "LATER FROM TEXAS", "THE RICHMOND FREEDMEN", "Their Visit To The President", "The Address ... See More
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Broadside "Extra" edition printed because the ship arrived...
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NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA , Nov. 20, 1841 An interesting broadside "Extra" edition, obviously printed to report the news received with the arrival of the ship "Caledonia" as proclaimed in the masthead. The news is exclusively from England with items headed: "Great Fire in the Tower of London...Continued Depression in Trade...Revolutionary Plot in Belgium" and more.... See More
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Death of Lizzie Borden in 1927....
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THE SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1927* Lizzie Borden death report
* Famous female Ax Murderer
This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2: "DEFENDANT IN CELEBRATED MURDER CASE DIES AT 68", "Miss Borden Had Been Charged With Deaths of Wealthy Parents--Victims Beaten To Death With Axe in 1892".
Other news of the day including muc... See More $60.00
Radical newspaper of the 18th century...
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THE NORTH BRITON, London, November 18,1769 This was a radical newspaper from the 18th century, very much associated with the name John Wilkes. Wilkes published the issues #1 thru 46. Issue number 45 (April 23, 1763) is the most famous issue of the paper. It criticized a royal speech in which King George III praised the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War. Wilkes was charged with li... See More $26.00
Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...
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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, September 24, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrest
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
* Ransom money found
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Building Up Case Against Hauptmann" and more with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor mar
Al Capone linked to massacre....
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THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated March 13, 1929* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* Al Capone considered responsible (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* GANG MASSACRE AND STRING OF MURDERS SOLVED
* Word From State's Attorney's Office in Chicago 'We Have Last Link'
* IRON RULE OF CAPONE
and more. Tells of ... See More $36.00
Leo Frank Lynched in 1915...
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 23, 1915
* Leo Frank lynched by mob
* Judaica
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* FRANK'S LAST HOUR
* Story of the Lynching
* Did Not Confess Crime
* Accepted Fate Unflinchingly
and more.
Tells of the lynching of Leo Frank for the murder of a young girl.
Other news of th
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* Leo Frank lynched by mob
* Judaica
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* FRANK'S LAST HOUR
* Story of the Lynching
* Did Not Confess Crime
* Accepted Fate Unflinchingly
and more.
Tells of the lynching of Leo Frank for the murder of a young girl.
Other news of th
The Wright brothers fly, changing the world forever...
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THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 19, 1903 * Famous Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* Orville & Wilbur Wright
* Historic 1st report on airplane
The significance of the report within the issue is equaled only by the insignificance of its placement & focus, as this newspaper gives a first report of the first manned flight, an event which ... See More $840.00
Sacco and Vanzetti face electric chair...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 8, 1927 * Sacco and Vanzetti faces the electric chair
* New York City residents protest death sentence
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SANDERSON DENIES WRITS IN SACCO-VANZETTI CASE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More $23.00
Jack Ruby trial ends...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 14, 1964 * Jack Ruby
* Lee Harvey Oswald
* John F. Kennedy
This 24 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Jury Argues Ruby's Fate; Guilty or Insane? 4 Choices Possible" with subhead: "Death, Freedom or Imprisonment Pondered by 12"
Tells of the end of the case involving Lee Harvey Oswald's murder.... See More $27.00
Robert Mitchum marijuana arrest...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, MI Michigan, September 2, 1948* Hollywood actor Robert Mitchum
* Marijuana possession arrest
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Dope Arrest Wrecks Career, Says Actor" and "Agents, Posing as Dogs, Seize Mitchum, 3 Others and Marijuana".
Report continues on page 2 with related photos. (see)
Tells of the arres... See More $35.00
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 5, 1970* Charles Manson murder trial
* President Richard Nixon says guilty
* Court room antics
This 16 page newspaper has two column headline on page 2: "Manson Throws Tate Trial Into State Of Pandemonium".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in ... See More $28.00
Charles Manson pleads not guilty...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 29, 1969* Charles Manson pleads not guilty
* Sharon Tate / LaBianca murder case
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Manson Hears Judge Enter Innocent Plea" with nice photo of Manson in court. (see)
Tells of Charles Manson pleading not guilty in the Tate-LaBianca murder trial.
Other news of the day throug... See More $38.00
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
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TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 13, 1921* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
* Manslaughter
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "GRAND JURY REFUSES TO INDICT ROSCOE ARBUCKLE" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day . This issue is browned with some margin wear but no text loss. Should be handled w... See More $32.00
Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...
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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, September 22, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
* Ransom money found
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Fresh Evidence Tending To Link Hauptmann With Ladder Used In Lindbergh Kidnaping Found" with subheads and related Photo. Two full pa
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 15, 1936* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre fame
* Al Capone hit man
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "'Machine Gun' McGurn Is Slain in Chicago; Linked to St. Valentine 'Massacre' of 1929".
This is a early 1st report on the same day it happened. M... See More $48.00
John T. Scopes indicted...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 26, 1925 * John T. Scopes indicted
* Scopes monkey trial indictment
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tennessee Evolution Trial Set For July 10" with subhead: "Youthful Schoolmaster Indicted for Teaching Theory of Descent of Man".
This arrest would eventually lead into one pf the most famous tri... See More $43.00
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
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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
Tells of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers beginning.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia no... See More $28.00
Charles Manson found guilty...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 27, 1971 * Charles Manson found guilty
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Manson to Blame Society In Try to Save His Life".
Tells of the guilty verdict for Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes:... See More $33.00
Charles Manson murder trial ends...
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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".
Tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day. Large tear on unrelated page (see), little spine wear, oth... See More $28.00
Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks...
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THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 12, 1924* Leopold & Loeb get life
* Bobby Franks murder
* Thrill Kill case
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Leopold and Loeb Near to Death as Car Plunges Over Rails and Ties; Perverts Are Taken to Penitentiary" with subheads. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with a few small... See More $29.00
John Gotti gets life sentence in 1992.....
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NEW YORK POST, New York, NY, June 24, 1992* John Gotti gets life sentence
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This 56 page famous tabloid sized newspaper has a nice front page headline: "LIFE" with photo of John Gotti.
More on pages 4 & 5.
Nice to have from the city where in happened. Other news of the day throughout. Nice condition.
source: wikipedia: ... See More $32.00
Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 6, 1969 * Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins
* Sirhan Sirhan
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Murder Trial To Begin" with photo of Sirhan and illustration of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More $27.00
Rosenbergs trial...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, March 23, 1951 * Julius and Ethel Rosenberg trial
* Russian spies
* Atomic bomb info.
This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page:"Rosenberg Says He Is True to U. S. But Won't Tell Spy Jury if He Is Red".
Other news of the day throughout including reports on the Alger Hiss verdict and the Chicago Capone ... See More $28.00
Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson...
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LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., May 23, 1868 The frontpage features a halfpage illustration "The Impeachment Trial - The Order To Clear the Galleries - Sen. Trumbull Moving For The Arrest Of The Disorderly Spectators." A fullpage " The Impeachement Trial - Scene In The Senate - The Audience In The Galleries Applauding At the Close Of Manager Bingham's Speech." This is com... See More $39.00
Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson...
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LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated April 4, 1868 A fullpage inside has two halfpage illustrations: "Scene In The Rotunda Of The Capitol, During The Impeachment Trial" and "President Johnson Consulting With His Counsel In His Business Office, Preparing The Answer To The Articles Of Impeachment." Another fullpage "The Senate Chamber, During The Withdrawal Of The Sena... See More
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