1902 Northfork, West Virginia mine disaster....
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, September 16, 1902
* Northfork WV West Virginia
* Algoma coal mine disaster
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EXPLOSION IN A MINE", "Disaster and Death at North Fork, W. Va.", "Seventeen Known To be Dead"
1st report coverage on the Northfork, West Virginia Algoma Coal Mine explosion disast... See More
Mention of "The Pretender"...
The Count of Albany's death report... woodcut ad...
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Edinburgh, March 9, 1784 Within this issue is a report of the death of the Count of Albany, which makes reference to The Pretender. Also included is a decorative woodcut ad for "Improved Milk of Roses". News of the day with period advertising are present throughout. Measures approximately 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, complete in 8 pages, in good con... See More
Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 21, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping - Ransom money found
This 10 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "ARREST IN LINDBERGH CASE BELIEVED TO HAVE SOLVED THE KIDNAPPING CRIME" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the arrest of B
SS Morro Castle liner fire disaster...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 8, 1934
* Liner SS Morro Castle burns (early 1st report)
* Ward Line cruise ship disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "OVER 300 PERISH IN BURNING LINER" with subheads (see photos). Early 1st report coverage on the SS Morro Castle fire disaster.
This issue contains other news, spo... See More
Emile Zola death...
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, October 3 & 7, 1902
* Emile Francois Zola death (1st report)
* French writer - novelist - Naturalism
* Funeral (1st report)
These 8 page semi-weekly newspapers has coverage on the death of Emile Francois Zola.
The October 3 issue has one column headings on page 4: "M. ZOLA FOUND DEAD", "Asphyxiation Ended the ... See More
1965 poet T. S. Eliot death...
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 5, 1965
* T. S. Eliot death (1st report)
* Poetry - playwright & more
This 40+ page newspaper has a four column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Eliot, Poet of Generation, Dies" with small photo of Eliot. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the death of famous poet, Thomas Stearns Eliot.
Other news, sports an... See More
Still has the canceled stamp and mailing label...
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, London, Jan. 23, 1901 An unusual issue as not only is there a canceled postage stamp noting that this issue was shipped to the United States through the mail, but it is applied to a large mailing label which is affixed to the top of the front page of the issue (covers the date but the date is at the top of each interior page). The content within has coverage relating to ... See More
Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered...
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 26, 1957
* Mob boss Albert Anastasia assassination
* Murder Inc. head
This 6 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Query Costello IN Gang Death" and "Anastasia Killing Baffles N.Y. Police".
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise nic... See More
Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 18, 1961
* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar
* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards
This 12 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Leaders In Oscar Parade" with shows some of the winners that year including Elizabeth Taylor (see photos).
Also a two column headline on page 5: "Top Oscars to Liz, Lanca... See More
Death of Babe Ruth's wife...
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Death of wife in fire
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BABE RUTH MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF HIS FORMER WIFE" with subhead (see photos).
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise goo... See More
1889 Pittsburgh, PA tornado...
THE WHEELING INTELLINGENCER, West Virginia, January 10, 1889
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A Cyclone", "Causes Death And Damage", "A Building Blown Down in Pittsburgh, Burying Fifty People", "More Than Eighty Girls Killed...." and more. 1st report coverage on the ... See More
USS Saratoga... Japanese kamikaze attacks...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1945
* USS Saratoga - aircraft carrier - USS Hazelwood
* Japanese kamikazes - Iwo Jima
* Joachim von Ribbontrop captured
This 28 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RIBBONTROP IS CAPTURED IN HAMBURG" with subheads. (see photos) Also on the front page are one column headlines: "CARRIER SARATOGA BADLY HIT OFF IWO&q... See More
The death of Jim Bridger...
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, July 20, 1881
* Death of Jim Bridger
* Mountain men - trappers
The very bottom of the front page has a brief report headed: "An Old Scout Dead" with a Kansas City dateline, reading: "James Bridger, an old-time frontiersman and scout, who took General Fremont across the plains, died yesterday near New Santa Fe, this co... See More
1929 Babe Ruth custody battle & more...
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, January 16, 1929
* Babe Ruth in custody battle
* Ruth's life biography
This 18 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "BATTLE OF RUTH'S DAUGHTER" with subheads that include: "'Exposure' Of 'Babe' Is Threatened". Coverage on the custody battle of his daughter soon after his e... See More
Death of Governor Increase Sumner...
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 8, 1799 All of pages 2 & 3 are black bordered in mourning rules because of the death of Massachusetts governor Increase Sumner reported at the top of page 2 with: "Grievous Mortality" which begins: "The painful talk has devolved on us to announce an event which...will not be read without the most painful regret. Yesterday died...to the unsp... See More
Wilhelm Strekel death... Austrian psychologist...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1940
* Wilhelm Strekel death (1st report)
* Austrian physician and psychologist
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "WILHELM STREKEL, ONCE FREUD'S AIDE", "Former Chief Assistant to the Psychoanalyst Wrote Works on Mental Maladies" and more with photo. This is first report coverage on the death of Wi... See More
President James A. Garfield's funeral...
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, September 22, 1881
* President James A. Garfield death - funeral
Most of the front page is taken up with the lengthy details of the funeral of President James Garfield, with column heads including: "His Warfare O'er" "He Sleeps the Sleep That Knows No Breaking" "And Dreams of Battle Fields No More" with more (s... See More
Death of Vallabhbhai Patel...
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 27, 1964
* Jawaharlal Nehru death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 18 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Prime Minister Nehru Dies of Stroke at 74" with photo of Nehru (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good ... See More
Death Of English Author Percy Bysshe Shelly...
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
Cornelius Vanderbilt II death...
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 13, 1899
* Cornelius Vanderbilt II death (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one headlines on the front page that include: "VANDERBILT'S DEATH", "Details of How the Multi-Millionaire Passed Away" and more.with small illustration of Vanderbilt.
Other news of the day. Light browning, some spine wear, other... See More
Ted Healy death... Three Stooges creator...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 22, 1937
* Ted Healy death (1st report)
* Three Stooges fame
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TED HEALY DEATH IS FEARED DUE TO SUNDAY BEATING", "Autopsy Is Ordered on Comedian Creator of 'Stoogies'".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor m... See More
Death of Ralph Waldo Emerson...
EASTON EXPRESS, Easton, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1882 Page 2 has a report on the death of Ralph Waldo Emerson which includes a print of him, captioned "The Sage of Concord" (see). Four pages, great condition.
The Gold Rush... Death of President Polk...
THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* California gold rush
* James K. Polk death
Page 3 has: "California News" which has some comments concerning the Gold Rush, followed by: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see photos). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
Coney Island Roller Coaster fatality....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1937
* Coney Island amusement park
* Roller coaster mishap - death
This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 24: "ONE DEAD, 2 HURT IN CONEY MISHAPS", "Man Falls From Car of Roller Coaster--Two Girls Injured on Another 'Ride'" and "Mardi Gras Under Way". See photos for text. Nice to have ... See More
The death of Rin Tin Tin... German shepherd Hollywood film star...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1932
* Rin Tin Tin death (1st report)
* Hollywood German Shepherd
* World War I hero
This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 17: "Rin Tin Tin Dies At 14 On Eve Of 'Comeback'", "Film Dog Had Been Signed for Talkie--Son Trained as Understudy Will Take the Role". See photo for 1st report coverage on the d... See More
Death of jazz saxophonist John Coltrance...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 18, 1967
* John Coltrane death
* Jazz Saxophone - composer
This 32 page newspaper has one column heading on page 10: "John Coltrane, Saxophonist, Succumbs at 40". See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of famous jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine... See More
1872 Horace Greeley death...
THE WORLD, New York City, December 4, 1872
* Horace Greeley death
* Liberal Republican Party founder
The front page has one column headings: "HONORS TO THE DEAD", "Forty Thousand Persons View The Remains Of Horace Greeley" and "Final Preparations For The Obsequies To-day".
Also a a lengthy report on a Negro lynching in Woodford, Kentucky (see... See More
1942 Reinhard Heydrich...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 30, 1942
* Reinhard Heydrich close to death
* Nazi SS leader - "The Blond Beast" "Hangman"
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Wounds Fatal to Heydrich, Says Vichy" "3 More Women Shot in Reign of Terror"
Coverage on the recent attack on SS leader, Reinhard Heydrich. This report says he had... See More
The death of Harriet May Mills... suffragist...
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 16, 1935
* Harriet May Mills death
* Syracuse, NY suffragist
This 40 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "HARRIET MILLS IS DEAD AT 77" and "Pioneer in Woman Suffrage Dies After Long Illness" with small photo. 1st report coverage on the death of Harriet May Mills, famed suffragist from Syracuse, New York.
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1935 Lawrence of Arabia motorcycle crash... near death...
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 14, 1935
* Lawrence of Arabia motorcycle accident (1st report)
* Would die less than a week later
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "'LAWRENCE OF ARABIA' DYING AFTER CRASH"
"Noted British Hero Swerves to Avoid Hitting Boy with Motorcycle"
1st report coverage of the motorcycl... See More
D.W. Griffith death in 1948.... The Birth of a Nation...
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures" and more with a on
1861 Civil War... Stephen A. Douglas death...
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, June 11, 1861
* Original Civil War era
This genuine newspaper has Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the reports on page 3 are: (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and ea... See More
Italy invades Ethiopia IN 1935...
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, October 3, 1935
* Italy invades Ethiopia
* Second Italo–Abyssinian War
* Benito Mussolinis
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "WAR", "TWO TOWNS IN ETHIOPIA ARE BOMBED", "ITALIAN PLANES SPREAD DEATH IN SUDDEN ATTACK". 1st report coverage on the Italian invasio... See More
Death of Vladimir Lenin... Russia....
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, otherw... See More
Funeral of Woodrow Wilson...
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924
* Woodrow Wilson death
The front page features a nice banner headline:
"FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON ON WEDNESDAY"
with subheads and photo of Wilson. (see) Coverage on the death of President Woodrow Wilson.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise go... See More
Kodak Camera Founder George Eastman Dies In 1932...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1932
* George Eastman suicide death
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
This 18 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "DEATH OF EDISON SADDENED EASTMAN", "Kodak Manufacturer Also Grieved Over Passing of Hubbell" and "Dreaded Long Illness" Coverage on the suicide of Kodak camera inv... See More
Charles Lindbergh bady kidnapping arrest...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "IDENTIFY MAN IN 'LINDY' KIDNAPING" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the arrest of Bruno Hauptmann, suspect in the most famou
Ernie Pyle death... American journalist...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 18, 1945
* Ernie Pyle killed
* American journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
The front page has two column headings near the bottom that read: "Ernie Pyle, Famous U. S. War Correspondent, Killed In Action"
"Cut Down by a Jap Bullet While Advancing With Yanks in the Invasion of Le Shima"
and photo... See More
Death of Henry Ford...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1947.
* Henry Ford death (1st report)
* Automobile pioneer - Detroit MI
The front page has two column headlines that read: "Henry Ford, Auto Pioneer, Dies At 83", "Death Unexpected To The One-Time Farm Boy Who Built Industrial Empire"
with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of automo... See More
An Cumpanas (Anna Sage) death... Woman in Red...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 29, 1947
* Ana Cumpanas - Anna Sage death
* John Dillinger's Woman in Red
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline: "The 'Woman In Red', Who Put Finger On John Dillinger, Dies". See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of Ana Cumpanas or Anna Sage.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Civil Rights Workers found dead ...
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
State of Eire declares independence...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 22, 1948
* State of Eire declares it's independence
* Ireland
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Ireland Cuts Last Tie with British Empire" with caption: "Independence At Last" 1st report coverage on the State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) declaring its independence from British ... See More
William Edward Hickman...
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 18, 1928
* William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking'
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Hickman Awaits Death In Noose", "Girl's Slayer, Resigned to Fate, Will Be Hanged Friday 10 A.M.".
This tells of the up... See More
Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 2, 1930
* Fox Lake Massacre (1st report)
* Chicago gangster war
* Al Capone vs. George 'Bugs' Moran?
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "Three Deaths Herald New Gangster War". This is 1st report coverage on the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a r... See More
Death of William Randolph Hearst...
* William Randolph Hearst Death
* Newspaper and Magazine Guru
The front page has a one column heading: "Heart Dies At Age of 88".
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light browning a little margin wear, little irregular along spine, otherwise good condition.
The death of John McGraw... NY Giants baseball...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1934
* John J. McGraw death
* New York Giants manager
Page 9 has one column headlines: "M'GRAW, LONG FAMOUS AS GIANT PILOT, DIES", "Former New York National Team Manager Passes at Age of 60", "M'GRAW WAS STORMY PETREL OF BASEBALL", "BASEBALL GREATS GI... See More
Battle of Cherbourg, France...
BOSTON TRAVELER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 1944
* Cherbourg, France
* WWII
The front page has a nice, bold banner headline: "CHERBOURG UNDER SIEGE" with subhead: "30,000 Germans Now Face death Or Surrender"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
James A. Garfield death...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, September 19, 1881
* Day of James A. Garfield's death
* Assassination - Charles J. Guiteau
The front page has one column headings that include: "More Alarming", "Grows the Condition of the Stricken President", "The Prostrating Rigor Once More Does Its Work", "The Story of the Day..." and more (see photos). C... See More
The Molly Maguires...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1877
* Molly Maguires
* Central Pennsylvania
* Coal mining
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "Death Warrant Of Another 'Mollie'" See photo for brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
The Cunard Company's steamship Lucania...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 18, 1893 The frontpage has a nice illustration of "The Cunard Company's Steamship Lucania" taking a bit less than half the page. Within the issue are articles: "New Ferry Bridge and other Engineering Works at Bilbao, Spain"; death of "Benjamin Jowett"; "Measurement of the Electric Power of Alternating Current... See More
Bruno Hauptmamm executed...
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 4, 1936
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. kidnapping
* Great headline for display
The bold banner headline announces: "BRUNO HAUPTMANN EXECUTED" with a photo of him & subheads: "Dies In Chair Without Making Any Revelation Of Kidnapping Mystery" "Mrs. Hauptmann Crushed By Execution of Husband" "Hoped H... See More
Death of Andrew Jackson...
DAILY ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, June 19, 1845
* President Andrew Jackson death
Page 2 has several items concerning the death of Andrew Jackson, including: "General Jackson's Death" "Honors to the Illustrious Dead" which is a notice signed by the President: James K. Polk, and beginning: "Andrew Jackson is no more! He departed this life on Sunday the 8t... See More
The death of J. J. Thomson... electrons...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1940
* J. J. Thomson death
* Electrons - atoms
Page 13 has one column headlines: "SIR J. J. THOMSON, 83, PHYSICIST, IS DEAD", "His Research on Nature of the Atom Led to Electron Theory--Stricken in England", "Winner Of Nobel Prize" and more with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the death of British physic... See More
Civil War officially over....
NEW YORK DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 7, 1866
* Uncommon title
* Civil War officially ends
The front page has nearly a column headed: "Death of Gen. J. H. Morgan" and also: "PEACE! PEACE! Martial Law Abolished! The Habeas Corpus Restored". This was a white supremacist newspaper from during & just after the Civil War, proclaiming by its publishers: "White Supr... See More
Nothing but military news...
ARMY & NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1836 A small size periodical obviously themed on the military. The first 42+ pages are taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of War". There is also a full page taken up with a: "TABULAR STATEMENT of the Number of Midshipmen, Lieutenants, Commanders & Captains in service in each year from 1816 to 1835 inclusive, to... See More
Capture of New Orleans....
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 28, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans
* Corinth, Mississippi
Among the front page one column heads are: "New Orleans Taken!" "Glorious News From Rebel Sources!" "Corinth Evacuated!" "Beauregard to Defend Memphis" "The Rebel Advance Guard Driven Back Towards Corinth" "Death of Ma... See More
The death of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)
* Chicago gangland war -gangsters
Page 8 has one column headings: "CHICAGO GANGS RETURN TO WAR", "Battle to Finish Predicted in Wake of Cowboy Hoodlum's Slaying".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condit... See More
Two small maps on the Second Battle of Bull Run...
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1862
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas VA Virginia
Near the lower right of the front page are two small one column wide Civil War maps showing the position of various troops at the 2nd battle of Bull Run (see). The balance of the front page is taken up with tremendous details of the battle with first column heads including: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA&q... See More
Enrico Caruso death... Italian tenor...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1921
* Enrico Caruso death
* Italian tenor
The front page has one column headlines: "CARUSO, WORLD'S LEADING TENOR, DIES SUDDENLY" "Had Been Operated on for Abecess Between Liver and Diaphagm" and more with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of famous Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso.
Other news and advertisemen... See More
Donora Smog disaster in 1948...
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 31, 1948
* Donora, Pennsylvania smog disaster
The front page has one column headings: "Death of 15 Laid to Smog" and "At Least 50 Ill in Pittsburgh Area". 1st report coverage on the Donora smog disaster near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout including front page reporting on... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The top of the front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness &... See More
Babe Ruth & bullfighting... death of novelist Booth Tarkington...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1946
* Babe Ruth guest of honor at bullfight
* Booth Tarkington death
* Death of novelist Booth Tarkington
This 38 page newspaper has a interesting one column heading on page 15: "Ruth At Bullfight, Honored By Matador". See photos for text on Babe Ruth attending a bullfight in Mexico City and being honored by famous matador Car... See More
Music composer Kurt Weill death...
NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1950
* Kurt Weill death
* German music composer
* The Threepenny Opera
Page 29 has one column headlines: "Kurt Weill Dead; Composer, Was 50", "Wrote Music for One Touch of Venus, Lady in the Dark and Other Broadway Hits", "Also Turned Out Operas", "Der Protagonist and Tsar Has Himself Photographed His Best Know... See More
Victory in Kentucky... Captain Gordon does not have sentence commuted...
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 7, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "War Against Treason!" "Gen. Lane's Expedition" "The Rebel Fleet In Motion" "The War In Missouri & Kentucky" "Rebel Cavalry Defeated In Kentucky" "The Attack On Ft. Henry" "Gen. Grant Returned to Paducah" and more. Also ... See More
Death of financier Jay Gould...
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 6, 1892 The top of the last column on the front page note: "JAY GOULD DEAD" "That is the Startling Announcement Today" "Her Dies of Consumption" "What Was Known of the Patient's Condition Last Night" and a bit more (see). The report takes two-thirds of the column.
Death & funeral of Increase Sumner...
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "Arrangements For The Funeral Of the Late Governor Sumner" including the "Procession from the State House--Funeral Escort" showing the position of the "corpse" and the pall bearers (see). Nice to have in this title.
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1938 Constantin Stanislavski death... theater...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1938
* Constantin Stanislavski death
* Russian actor, theater director
This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13 that include: "STANISLAVSKY DIES IN MOSCOW AT 75", "Co-founder of the Moscow Art Theater One of the Greatest Masters of Russian Drama", "Was Actor, Producer, Teacher, Philosopher of Theatre--... See More
Actor Henry Fonda death...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (1st report)
* Broadway & Hollywood actor
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Nice to... See More
Clare Eames death...
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1930
* Clare Eames death
* Broadway actress
* Stage director
The front page has one column headlines that include: "CLARE EAMES, FAMED STAGE STAR, IS DEAD", "American Actress Is Stricken in Lindon After Operation" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of Broadway actress, Clare Eames.
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Charlie Chaplin assassination plot ?....
WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 25, 1933
* Charlie Caplin murder plot
* Mineichi Koga - Japan
The front page has one column headings: "CHAPLIN MISSED DEATH IN TOKIO", "Japanese Plot to Kill Him to Start War with America Miscarried". 1st report coverage on a plot to assassinate American comedy actor, Charlie Chaplin.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
1st Daredevil killed over Niagara Falls...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1920
* Charles Stephens - daredevil
* Over the Niagara Falls in barrel
* 1st death in this manner
The front page has one column headlines that include: "DIES IN NIAGARA, RIDING IN BARREL" "English Barber 'Daredevil' Killed in Plunge as Craft Is Broken to Pieces" "Fails At The Water Curtain" and more (see photos). 1st report... See More
The death of Mickey Cochrane...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1962
* Mickey Cochrane death
* Philadelphia Athletics
* MLB baseball
Page 27 has a two column heading: "Mickey Cochrane Is Dead at 59; Star Catcher for A's and Detroit" with subhead and two photos (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of Philadelphia Athletics star catcher, Mickey Cochrane.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Death of General Longstreet...
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 22, 1863 The front page reports "From East Tennessee", "Reported Death of Gen. Longstreet", "His Forces Said to be Completely Surrounded". "Gen. Longstreet divided his army on Monday, one part making an attack on Bean's Station and the other at Kelly's Ford, the design being to cut off Gens. Shackelford and Foster... It is... See More
Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* Instanbul, Turkey
* John Dillinger alive?
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?
Page 3 has one column headings: "D... See More
Knute Rockne's last collegiate game...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish ends the season undefeated
* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before his death
* Notre Dame to repeat as National Champions after this game
The sport's section (page 29) has a nice banner headline: "Victory Over Southern California Stamps Notre Dame as Best Eleven in Country" with subheads ... See More
Bruno Hauptmann Found Guilty... death sentence...
* Bruno Hauptmann found guilty
* Charles Lindbergh Baby kidnapping
* Death sentence
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HAUPTMANN CONVICTED---MUST DIE" with subheads and nice, large photo of Hauptmann. 1st report coverage on the conviction of Bruno Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder
Generals Sherman and Hunter...
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Plundering the South
* March to the sea begins
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN", "Additional Details of the Successful Expedition Under General Rousseau", "Destruction of an Immense Amount of Railroad Track, Stores, Provisions &... See More
General Philip Sheridan death...
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 6, 1888
* Philip Henry Sheridan death
* Civil War General
The front page has one column headlines that include: "AT REST", "Death of General Sheridan at Nonquitt, Mass.", "A Sudden Recurrence of the Old Heart Trouble", "Sketch of the General's Life and Services" and more w... See More
Harvey Firestone in 1938...
* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
Tate & LaBianca murders...
THE NEW ANS OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 12, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
The front page has a three column heading:"Caretaker at Estate Released; More Bizarre Slayings Studied"
with photo of a scene in front of the LaBianca home. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, very min... See More
William Alexander Graham death...
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 12, 1875
* William Alexander Graham death
* North Carolina governor
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "Death of Governor Graham" and more. 1st report ... See More
Herrin IL Klan war.....
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 26, 1925
* Herrin, Illinois
* Ku Klux Klan
* S. Glenn Young
Page 2 has a one column headline: "KLAN LEADER IS SHOT TO DEATH". This is 1st report coverage on the Ku Klux Klan confrontation at Herrin Illinois in which S. Glenn Young was killed.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, mi... See More
American actor Tyrone Power death....
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 17, 1958
* Tyrone Power death
* American actor
The front page has a two column headline: "Tyrone Power's Many Roles Didn't Top Adventurous Life" with related photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of famed American film and stage actor, Tyrone Power.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Hitman John Scalise assassination...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1929
* John Scalise assassination
* Al Capone hitman
* Chicago Outfit
Page 28 has one column headings: "Chicago Police Divide On Cause Of 3 Killings" "Rich Liquor and Vice Profits Believed Responsible by One Side--Stege Sticks to Gang War View"
1st report coverage on the assassination of three members of the Chicago Outfit including hitman... See More
Death of actress Charlotte Saunders Cushman...
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 19, 1876
* Charlotte Cushman death
* American stage actress
* Parker House Hotel
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Death at Boston of Charlotte Cushman, the Actress&quo... See More
Gangster Frank Costello death...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1973
* Frank Costello death
* 'The Prime Minister of the Underworld'
* Italian gangster & crime boss
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Costello Dies Of Coronary at 82; Underworld Leader". Coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text here. 1st report coverage on the death of mob boss, Frank Cos... See More
James A. Garfield burial in Cleveland, Ohio...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, September 23, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Lying in State at Capital
* Best title to have ?
The front page has one column headings that include:"UNDER THE DOME", "Of The Capital the Dead President Lies in State", "And is Viewed by Thousands of Grief Stricken People", "The Coffin Closed Fore... See More
Kew Gardens, Queens train disaster...
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 23, 1950
* Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
* Kew Gardens, Queens train wreck
* Richmond Hills NY (1st report)
The front page has a three column headline: "LONG ISLAND TRAINS CRASH; 75 ARE DEAD" with subheads and related photo (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 56 pag... See More
Man goes over Niagara Falls...
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, October 14, 1848
* Niagara Falls death
* Detailed description
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some news articles as well.
Page 3 has a one column heading: "A Man Over The Falls". See images for text.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Samuel Morse death...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1872
* Samuel Morse death - funeral
* Telegraph invention - code
Page 4 has one column headings: "Obsequies Of Prof. Morse" "Services at the Madison-Square Presbyterian Church--Address by Rev. Dr. Adams--The Funeral"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condition.
Ringtheater fire... Vienna Austria...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER Ohio, December 10, 1881
* Vienna, Austria
* Ringtheater fire
The front page has one column headlines that include: "THE VIENNA HORROR", "In All Its Dimensions and Heartrending Details", "A Calamity Almost Unparalleled in History", "Nearly Seven Hundred People Roasted to Death", "The Scenes Of Terror Describe... See More
Much on Indian treaties...
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819 Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is ri... See More
Theda Bara death.... Pablo Picasso...
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1955
* Theda Bara death (The Vamp)
* Silent film actress
* Pablo Picasso
Page 22 has one column headings: "SIREN OF SILENT SCREEN EXPIRES" "Theda Bara Cancer Victim, Her Physician Says" 1st report coverage on the death of silent film actress, Theda Bara, known for her femme fatale roles. She is also considered one the earliest s... See More
Ridgefield, Connecticut lightning...
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, July 25, 1837
* Lightning storm death
This issue contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Distressing Death by Lightning"
Complete in 4 pages, minor foxing spots, nice condition.
SS Narragansett collision disaster....
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, June 18, 1880
* SS Narragansett & Stonington collision
* Long Island Sound sinking
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "DOWN TO DEATH" "Steamship Collision on Long Island Sound" "Between the Stonington and Narragansett" "The Latter Burned and Sunk in a Few Minutes" and more. This is 1st report cov... See More
Golden City steamer fire... Jesse James gang...
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, March 31, 1882
* Golden City steamer fire
* James gang outlaw capture
The front page has one column headings that include: "DIRE DEATH !"' "The River Packet Golden City"' "En Route from New Orleans to Cincinnati"' "The James Boys"' "The Ntorious Dick Little Surrenders...".
Oth... See More
Bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt...
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, July 14, 1882
* Bombardment of Alexandria
* Royal Navy
Pages 4 & 5 have one column headings that include: "DEATH ! RUIN !" "Horrible Massacre of Europeans in Alexandria" "Hundreds of Them Mercilessly Slaughtered" "Alexandria Evacuated and in Flames" "WAR" and more.
Other news and advertisements ... See More
Meyer Lansky's death....
THE KANSAN, Kansas City, January 16, 1983
* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate
Page 3 has a one column heading:
"Meyer Lansky, mob finance whiz, dead"
1st report coverage on the death of famous organized crime figure, Meyer Lansky.
Other news of the day. Complete 24 pages, good condition.... See More
John Wise last ballooning flight ...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 29, 1879
* John Wise - ballooning
* Lost flight - death
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Balloon Ascension" "Professor Wise Goes Aloft In Interest Of Science" and more. See image for text here. This was the flight ... See More
NYC Potter Building fire disaster...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, March 15, 1882
* Potter Building fire disaster
* Manhattan, New York City
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "FURIOUS FLAMES", "A Terrible Conflagration at the Metropolis", "Several People Perish in the Flames", ... See More
Execution by Guillotine...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 18, 1877
* Guillotine execution
* Baptiste-Joseph Billoir
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has small one column headings: "Death By The Guillotine" "Capital Punishment in France--The Last of Billoir...." See images for text here.
Complete, minor margin we... See More
Reverdy Johnson death....
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 1, 1876
* Reverdy Johnson death
* Dred Scott case fame
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Reverdy Johnson" "His Sudden And Mysterious Death" and more. See images for text.
Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise good co... See More
Giuseppe Garibaldi death...
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, June 12, 1882
* Giuseppe Garibaldi death
* Italian general & politician
The front page has one column headlines: "ITALY'S DEAD HERO", "Imposing Funeral Ceremonies in Honor of Garibaldi" and more. See images for text here.
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone burial...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1947
* Al 'Scarface' Capone burial
* Former Chicago gangster leader
Page 26 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "Capone Buried In Chicago" "Less Than Twoscore at Services in Tent at the Grave" See image for brief report on the burial of infamous mob boss, Al 'Scarface' Capone. Interesting that he got such a... See More
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson death....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1932
* Anna Elizabeth Dickinson death
* Anti slavery - Women's rights
Page 19 has one column headlines:
"ANNA E. DICKINSON, SLAVERY FOE, DEAD"
"Had Been Hoping to Celebrate 90th Birthday Next Friday Until Just Before End"
"Woman's Rights Champion"
and more with photo. (see) See images for 1st report coverage on t... See More
Death of Dame Nellie Melba...
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 23, 1931
* Dame Nellie Melba death
* Australian opera singer
The front page has a two column headline: "Dame Nellie Melba, Noted Soprano, Dies" with subhead and photo of Melba.This is 1st report coverage on the death of Australian operatic soprano, Nellie Melba.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Pope Leo XIII death...
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 28, 1903
* Pope Leo XIII burial (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that: "CARRIED TO HIS TOMB" "Final Solemn Ceremonies Over Leo XIII's Body" "Enclosed In Three Coffins" and more with a small related illustration.
This paper contains other news and advertiseme... See More
Cincinnati Reds' Williard Hershberger Commits Suicide In 1940...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1940
* Willard Hershberger suicide death
* Cincinnati Reds catcher
Page 5 has one column headlines that include: "HERSHBERGER ENDS LIFE WITH RAZOR", "Cincinnati Reds' Catcher Found Dead in Boston Hotel--Left No Notes", "Worried Over His Hitting" and more with photo. This is 1st rep
Baden, PA train wreck (sabotage?)...
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 18, 1941
* Baden, Pennsylvania train wreck
* Sabotage?
The front page has one column headings: "Officers Seeking Train Saboteurs" "Crash of Train in Pennsylvania Results in Five Deaths, 114 Injured". This is coverage on the train wreck at Baden, Pennsylvania on the Cleveland to Pittsburgh Flyer ... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The top of the front page has: "Honors To Gen. Scott" "Official Statement of His Illness & Death,..." "Medical Diary of His Physical Condition from His Arrival at West Point" "His Burial Place..." "The Funeral Cortege..." and more.
"Old Fuss & Feathers" had a... See More
The death of Tony Lazerri...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 8, 1946
* Tony Lazerri death with photo
* New York Yankees fame
* Major league baseball MLB
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "TONY LAZERRI DIES; STARRED ON YANKS" and "Second Baseman During Era of Babe Ruth Succumbs at 42--Famed as Clutch Hitter". Also a one column photo of Lazerri. Nice to h
Minnie Warren death... dwarf...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1878
* Minnie Warren death (1st report)
* Proportionate dwarf
* P.T. Barnum fame
Page 5 has a small heading: "Death Of Minnie Warren". See image for brief text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, usual browning, some margin wear and chipping, must be handled with care.
President Nixon White House tapes... Death of Eddie Rickenbacker...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 24, 1973
* President Richard Nixon
* White House tapes
* Eddie Rickenbacker death
The front page has a five column headline: "President Subpoenaed To Release Records" with subhead and photo (see photos).
Also a three column heading on the front page: "Older Folks Remember a Real Hero" which pertains to... See More
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination (1st report)
* Mark Gray
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "TRYING TO KILL MR. BOOTH" "A Starting Scene At M'Vicker's Theatre" "two Shots Fired At Edwin Booth During The Last Act of... See More
Mary Todd Lincoln death...
DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 16, 1882
* Mary Todd Lincoln death (day of)
The front page has one column headings: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln", "Her Health Reported to be Failing Rapidly". See image for the text. She would die on this day.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, minor staining, otherwise good ... See More
John C. Heenan death...
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 27, 1873
* John C. Heenan death
* Bare Knuckle boxing
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Utah" "Death of John C. Heenan, the Prize Fighter". See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Day of Al Capone's death...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1947
* Al Capone death (day of)
* Chicago beer baron
* Gangster - mob boss
The back page has a very small and discrete one column heading: "Capone's Heart Said to Be Failing". See image for brief text. He would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 30 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Niagara Falls mishap.....
THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, May 27, 1879
* Niagara Falls takes local to death
* Hot Springs, Arkansas silver discovery
This uncommon 4 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Arkansas" "Reported Discovery Of Rich Silver Ore Near Hot Springs..." Also: "Over The Falls" &quo... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....
(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition with a first report ... See More
Theodore Durrant hanging....
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 8, 1898
* Theodore Durrant execution
* "The Demon of the Belfry"
* San Quentin prison
The back page has one column headlines: "DEATH OF DURRANT" "Judicial Decree Carried Out After Long Delay" "A Protestation Of Innocence" "Embraced the Catholic Faith Before His Execution" with illustration of... See More
Mary Baker Eddy death...
THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, December 5, 1910
* Mary Baker Eddy death
* Christian Science
The front page has one column headlines that include: "LEADER OF CHURCH OF CHRIST HEARS CALL OF DEATH" "Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy Dies Following Indisposition Lasting Nine Days--Death Due to 'Natural Causes'" and more. (see)
1st report coverage on the death of Christia... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic.....
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 26, 1878
* Yellow fever - jack
* Memphis & New Orleans epidemic
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "The Great Plague" "Spreading To Other Parts" "The Largest Death Rate" and more.
Complete, minor margin wea... See More
Thrisk rail crash...
CLEVELAND WORLD, November 2, 1892
* Thirsk rail crash - train - railroad
* North Riding Yorkshire, England
The front page has one column headlines: "DISASTER IN ENGLAND" "An Express Train Loaded With Passengers Completely Wrecked" "People Roasted To Death" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some spine wear, otherwise go... See More
Death of Ferdinand Foch...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1929
* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame
The front page has a three column headline:
"MARSHAL FOCH IS DEAD IN PARIS AT 77 AFTER GALLANT 2-MONTH FIGHT FOR LIFE; WORLD MOURNS GREAT WARRIOR'S DEATH"
with subheads and photo. (see) Much more inside. 1st report coverage on the death of General Ferdinand Foch, key figure in the 1918 World War... See More
Kennedy killed...
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE--EXTRA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 23, 1963 Presumed complete with all 46 pages, minor wear at central fold, generally very nice.
Large JFK photo...
EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1963 A very dramatic front page, with perhaps the largest photo of JFK we have seen on any newspaper. The "regular" front page appears on page 3. Complete in 30 pages.
JFK photos...
TUCSON DAILY CITIZEN, Arizona, Nov. 23, 1963 Contains 2 sections of what was likely a 4 or 5 section newspaper. Good condition.
Novelist Edgar Wallace 1932 death....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1932
* Edgar Wallace death (1st report)
* English novelist, writer, playwright, screenwriter & more
Page 11 has one column headings that include:
"EDGAR WALLACE, UNIQUE FIGURE AS WRITER, DIES"
and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of famed writer and playwright, Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
The president assassinated...
JOURNAL AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 22, 1963 The complete first section with pages 1-26. Very light dirtiness & edge wear, generally nice.
Zoo elephant executed....
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 19, 1936
* Wally the elephant, execution
* San Francisco Zoo
The front page has a three column photo with caption: "Elephant Executed For Killing Keeper"
One column headlines: "SHOOT ELEPHANT DESPITE PROTEST" "Huge Beast That Killed Keeper Put to Death By Police With Moose Guns"
1st report coverage on the e... See More
James Lenox death...
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 20, 1880
* James Lenox death
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "James Lenox" "The Senior Vice President of the American Antiquarian Society" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a... See More
Harry Blackstone Sr. death...
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 17, 1965
* Harry Blackstone Sr. death
* Magician - illusionist
Page 17 has a one column headline:
"Magician Blackstone Dies At 82"
See images for 1st report coverage on the death of famed magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, minor spine wear, nice conditi... See More
On the death of King George II...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760 Page 2 has: "The Lord Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for his late Majesty King George the Second.' (see) Also a report from the "London Gazette Extraordinary" headed: "A Proclamation Requiring all persons being in Office of Authority of Government at the Decease of the late King, to proceed in the Execu... See More
Death of Jack Ruby... slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK...
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, January 3, 1967
* Jack Ruby dies while waiting on death row...
* Hard-to-find same-day reporting
* Slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK
The front page reports of the death of Jack Ruby, which includes a photo, supporting text, and the 3-column, 2-line headline: "Death Takes Ruby; Slayer of Oswald." Another related front page article is ... See More
John F. Kennedy at the Domocratic National Convention...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1960 The headline announces: "Kennedy Calls For Sacrifices In U.S. To Help The World Meet Challenges of 'New Frontier' " with related subheads. The front page photos shows both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Complete in 34 pages, some light soiling to the top half of the ftpg., otherwise good.
Kennedy's Democratic convention ends...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1960 The headline announces: "Eisenhower Will Inform Kennedy On Foreign Affairs In Campaign through Stevenson and Bowles" with related subheads. This was at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. Ftpg. photos shows John F. Kennedy with Adlai Stevenson.
The complete Sunday edition with 100+ pages, very nice condition.... See More
Leon Gambetta death...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1883
* Leon Gambetta death
* French statesman
The front page has one column headings: "THE DEATH OF GAMBETTA" "Greatness Of His Loss To The French Republic" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with... See More
Peter Cooper death...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1883
* Peter Cooper death
* 1st Steam locomotive in U.S.
The front page has one column headings: "DEATH OF PETER COOPER" "A Great Philanthropist At Rest After Ninety-Two Years" and more (see photos). This includes lengthy text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light brow... See More
Adelaide Neilson death....
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, August 17, 1880
* Adelaide Neilson death
* English stage actress
The front page has one column headings: "NEILSON DEAD" "The Celebrated Juliet Suddenly Expires Among Friends in a Paris Cafe" "She Was Speaking of Her Successes and Her Plans for the Future When Death Came" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with several interestin... See More
Charles F. Brush death... Electricity...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1929
* Charles F. Brush death
* Electric light fame
Page 24 has one column headlines: "CHARLES F. BRUSH, SCIENTIST, DEAD" "Inventor of Arc Light, 80 Years Old, Succumbs at Home in Cleveland" "Noted As Humanitarian" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements throughout. Complete in a thick 80+ page Sunday edition, rag edi... See More
The death of Mary Todd Lincoln...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 17, 1882
* Mary Todd Lincoln death (1st report)
Page 6 has a small article headed: "Obituary" "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" See image for the brief text here. This is actually a first report on her death, unfortunate for the small report though.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear,... See More
Magician Howard Thurston death
KENTUCKY TIMES STAR, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 14, 1936
* Magician Howard Thurston
* Playing cards fame
Page 9 has a two column headline: "Howard Thurston, Noted Magician, Dies in Florida" with a photo of Thurston (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of stage magician, Howard Thurston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pa... See More
The death of Eugene Sue...
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, August 18, 1857
* Eugene Sue death
* French Novelist
Page 4 has an article headed: "Death Of Eugene Sue".
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
Junius Brutus Booth death...
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, December 2, 1852
* Junius Brutus Booth death (1st report)
* Patriarch of family of tragedians - actors
* John Wilkes & Edwin's father
The front page has a small heading: "Death of Mr. Booth the Tragedian" See image for very brief report here. Unfortunate for the small article here but still a 1st report in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news ... See More
Fanny Deane Halsey drowning...
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 7, 1859
* Actress Fanny Deane Halsey
* New York Harbor drowning death
The front page has an article headed: "The Death Of Fanny Deane Halsey" "Recovery of the Body from the Water Near Fort Hamilton" "Suspicion That She was Murdered" and more. Lengthy text takes over three columns of the front page.
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Sabine Pass, Texas hurricane....
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 15, 1886
* Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Texas
* Hurricane disaster (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "TOWN ENGULFED" "Sabine Pass, Texas, Washed Away by a Big Flood" "Fifty People Drowned" "Looking Death in the Face With no Hope of Escape" "The Scenes Of Terror" and more.
O... See More
David Ben-Gurion death... Israel founder...
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 2, 1973
* David Ben-Gurion death
* Israel founder
The front page has a four column heading: "Ben-Gurion Dies at 87" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of founder and Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day, Complete in a 50+ page Sunday edition, sm... See More
General George H. Thomas funeral...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1870
* Gen. George Henry Thomas
* Death - funeral
The front page has an article headed: "THE LATE GEN. THOMAS" "Final Funeral Ceremonies at Troy" "An Immense Throng Present" and more with smaller subheads. Text takes up over 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise nice condition.... See More
Comedian Ed Wynn death...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1966
* Ed Wynn death
* Vaudeville era comedian
The front page is a two column heading: "Actor Ed Wynn Dies at Age 79" and photo of Wynn. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of American comedian and actor, Ed Wynn.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
P.T. Barnum - improving public morals...
A Missouri duel...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 24, 1879
*James Dobbins & Michael Burns duel
* P. T. Barnum - trying to improve public morals
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "A DUEL TO THE DEATH" "The Principals Farmers, and Both Killed" "One of the Most Desperate Affairs o... See More
William Niblo death...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 26, 1878
* Niblo's Garden theatre
* William Niblo death
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Niblo, The Theater-Manager" "The Founder of Niblo's Garden Dies at the Age of Eighty Years...".
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Sam Bass gang death...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 4, 1878
* Outlaw Henry Collins death
* Sam Bass gang member
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Collins, the Train Robber, 'Goes to Meet Bass'" "Collins Cashes His Checks" See image for brief text here.
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James Lick death...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 12, 1876
* James Lick funeral - burial
* California baron
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Last Rites" "Obsequies of the Late James Lick--Procession of Pioneers--Memorial Address" Text takes up a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint b... See More
Decision on the Hauptmann case...
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1935 The issue has a 3 line, 3 column head: "Hauptmann Is Guilty; Sentenced To Die At Trenton Next Month" with various subheads "Defense to Appeal Verdict to High Court if Necessary" "Court Room Scene Tense" "Jury in 'Trial of the Century' Out Over Eleven Hours" and more. It ... See More
Kansas City, Missouri tornado disaster...
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, May 12, 1886
* Kansas City, Missouri
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "A DEATH BLAST" "Kansas City Visited Yesterday by a Disastrous Cyclone" "Resulting in Loss of Life and Destruction of Property" "The Tempest Strikes a School House and Kills Many" and more. (see) Lengthy text here... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More
Evelyn Hoey murder?... Huey Long burial...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1935
* Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?
* Senator Huey P. Long burial
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ACTRESS SHOT DEAD IN COUNTRY HOME OF H.H. ROGERS JR." "Young Oil Heir Is Held Pending Investigation of Death of Evelyn Hoey" "SUICIDE THEORY STUDIED" and more. 1st report coverag... See More
Amina Boschetti death...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 13, 1881
* Amina Boschetti death
* Italian dancer ballerina
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 15 has an article headed: "A Famous Dancer" "Death of Amina Boschetti, the Beautiful Favorite of the Metropolitan Public" See image for text here.
Complete in 16 pages, mino... See More
Minnie Warren death... dwarf...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 28, 1878
* Minnie Warren death
* Proportionate dwarf
* P.T. Barnum fame
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has one column headings: "Minnie Warren's Death" "Maj. Newell's Wife and Gen. Tom Thumb's Sister-in-Law--The Youngest and Prettiest of Mr. Barnum'... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Death of Charles Lindbergh...
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 27, 1974
* Charles Lindbergh death (1st report)
The front page has: "Lindbergh, 72, Dies of Cancer in Hawaii" with subhead: "Made First Solo Flight Across Atlantic in 1927" with a photos of him, plus a larger photo of him from 1927 standing in front of his plane the Spirit of St. Louis (see).
Incomplete, containing 8 pages of a 20 page... See More
Death of actor Wallace Beery...
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, April 16, 1949
* Wallace Beery - American actor death
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline at the very top reads: "WALLACE BEERY, MOVIE VETERAN, DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead: "Heart Attack Kills Star" with a small photo of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of th... See More
Death of aviation pioneer Ruth Alexander...
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1930
* Female aviation pioneer death
The banner headline announces: "RUTH ALEXANDER IS KILLED" with a subhead: "Aviatrix Crashes to Death i San Diego" with a photo of her. Alexander was an early aviation pioneer.
Present is the front leaf only, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Alexander Turney Stewart corpse stolen...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1878
* Alexander Turney Stewart
* Corpse stolen for ransom
The front page has one column headings that include: "THE ROBBERS OF THE TOMB" "A Rumor That Mr. Stewart's Body Is Found" Lengthy text.
Also on the ftpg: "The Death Of Gen. Reno" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise goo... See More
1872 Horace Greeley death...
THE WORLD, New York City, December 5, 1872
* Horace Greeley death funeral
* Liberal Republican Party founder
The front page has one column headings: "FUNERAL of HORACE GREELEY" Lengthy text on the ftpg.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, mainly along spine, otherwise nice.
Comments on the "Wild West" in the President's address...
DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Dec. 7, 1881
* President Chester A. Arthur
* State of the Union Address
Pages 2 and 3 containing the complete printing of President Chester Arthur's annual state-of-the-union address, headed: "THE MESSAGE" with other heads: "A Satisfactory Document, Especially in Length" "A Death-Like Silence About Republican Factions&qu... See More
William Barton Rogers death...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 3, 1882
* William Barton Rogers death
* MIT University founder
Page 2 has an article headed: "His Last Sleep" "Funeral of Prof. William Barton Rogers..." See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
Sir Austen Chamberlain death...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937
* Sir Austen Chamberlain death
* British stateman - Nobel Peace Prize
The front page has a two column headline: "FAMOUS BRITISH DIPLOMAT, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Disaster caused by toy torpedoes...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 15, 1871 The front page has: "A Day Of Disaster - Terrible Explosion of Toy Torpedoes in This City - An Extraordinary Scene of Ruin & Devastation" "Death On the Rail" "Saratoga In Flames". Page 4 has a small bit: "The Women's Club in Washington is actively progressing in its work of reforming the city. The members are to bu... See More
Lou Gehrig's Cooperstown Memorial...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1941
* Lou Gehrig tribute (re. death)
* Cooperstown, New York
Page 12 has one column headings: "GEHRIG MEMORIAL AT COOPERSTOWN" "Taps Blown at Baseball Shrine Before Big Leaguers Meet...." and more (see). 1st report coverage on the tribute to Lou Gehrig at Abner Doubleday Field shortly after his death. See photos for text here.
Other news, s... See More
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania boiler explosion....
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, February 4, 1873
* Conshohocken PA Pennsylvania
* Factory - boilers explosion disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Terrific Boiler Explosion" "Four Immense Boilers Scatter Shafts Of Destruction And Bolts Of Death" "Buildings Shattered and Men Blow... See More
Napoleon III death...
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, January 10, 1873
* Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte death
* 1st President of the French Republic
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Napoleon" "Announcement of His Death" "The Particulars Of His Last Hours" and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile a... See More
Samuel P. Stickney death... Circus...
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 26, 1877
* Samuel P. Stickney
* Circus horseback rider
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "America's Oldest Circus-Rider" "The Death of Samuel P. Stickney After Fifty Years' Service in the Ring"
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was ma... See More
King David Hotel Attack In 1946...
* 1st Major Terrorist Attack
* Jerusalem Israel
The front page has a three column heading: "Palestine Under Martial Law As Bomb Death Toll Mounts" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the very first major terrorist attack in Jerusalem.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pa
Woodford Mambrino death....
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 1, 1879
* Woodford Mambrino death
* Trotting stallion racehorse
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "Booked For Burial" "The Famous Trotting Sire Woodford Mambrino No More" and more. (see)
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Woodford Mambrino death....
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 16, 1879
* Jacob Schaefer, Sr.
* Billiards - pool
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "THE WIZARD'S WAND" "Schaefer's Marvelous Performance with the cue" "The Western Wonder Retains the Championship" and more. (see) Text takes up over a full c... See More
Bodie, California as a boomtown...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 1, 1879
* Lee's Summit, Missouri
* Tornadoes outbreak - disaster
* Irving, Kansas
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "HORRIBLE HAVOC" "The Wind Manifesting Its Wrath Out West" "Death and Desolation Visible on Every Hand" "Men, Women and Chi... See More
Be DeBar death...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 29, 1877
* Ben DeBar death
* American actor-manager
* Nice title to have in
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "Ben. De Bar" "Death of the Great Actor and Manager" "Some Account of His Disease and Moments" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
This issu... See More
Satchel Paige... Babe Ruth...
NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1948
* Satchel Paige loses bet
* Babe Ruth's kids
Page 27 has a two line, 2 column head: "Paige Pays $500 Reward to Fan Who Proved He Played Professional Baseball in 1926" An amusing article about a fan who won $500 for providing evidence that Satchel Paige played professional baseball before 1927. Paiges quip about losing the bet: "I musta slep... See More
John Mitchel, Irish activist death...
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 25, 1875
* John Mitchel death
* Irish nationalist activist
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "John Mitchel" "A Sketch of His Life, and an Estimate of His Character"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, very nice condition.... See More
Sugarcreek (Shanesville), Ohio disaster...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 3, 1882
* Shanesville (Sugarcreek), Ohio
* Party floor collapse disaster
The front page has an article headed: "A DANCE OF DEATH" "Festivities Turned Into Mourning by Falling Floors" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Death of Cochise, the Apache Indian chief...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1874
* Tribal Chief Cochise death (1st report)
* Chiricahua Apaches - Indians
The very bottom of the front page has a very brief report headed: "Death Of The Indian Chief Cochise" with the text reading simply: "Cochise, the famous Apache chief, died on the 9th of June." (see)
Eight pages, browned at the margins, a little margin wear, should ... See More
Tivoli, Maryland pier disaster...
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 25, 1883
* Tivoli picnic grounds
* Baltimore, Maryland
* Patapsco River
* Pier disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "CARNIVAL OF DEATH" "The Terrible Calamity that Befell a Church Excursion Party" "A Pier Freighted with Hundreds of Human ... See More
Stage coach robbers and trouble with Indians...
DAIL MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Sept. 22, 1874
* Uncommon title
The front page has both: "Hot Springs - The Stage Robbers Surrounded--Their Capture or Death Probable" and: "On The Frontier - An Engagement With the Indians--They are Defeated & Driven Southward". More news & ads inside.
Four pages, large folio size, bit irregular at the spine, very nice.... See More
J. Edgar Hoover death...
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1972
* John Edgar Hoover death
* Early, same day report
* 1st FBI director
The front page has a two column heading: "FBI director Hoover dies" 1st report coverage on the death of J. Edgar Hoover, 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small bin... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spin... See More
Nearing the end of Bonaparte's rule...
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 1814 The front page and page two carries reports pertaining to the latter moments in in Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor, as well as reports on the war in France. See photos for details.
Also reported on page is the "Death of Chief Justice [Samuel] Sewall". His great-grandfather served as the judge at the Salem witch t... See More
James Braddock death...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 30, 1974
* James Braddock death
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Cinderella Man fame
The bottom of page 20 has an article headed: "James J. Braddock Succumbs at 68" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Prisoners released from Cuba...
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 23, 1873 The front page as a report from Key West "The Agreement with Spain" with subhead "The Release of the Prisoners" "Their Sufferings and Destitution -- Insecurity of the Lives and Property of Americans At Santiago de Cuba". "The United States ship Pinta, Commander Garringe, arrived to-night from Santiago de Cuba with officia... See More
Death of famed actor Humphrey Bogart...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS--EXTRA, Jan. 15, 1957 Page 25 has a two column headline: "Bogart Dies Of Cancer" "Move Tough Guy Tells Wife, 'Goodby, Kid' " with a photo of him with his wife, actress Lauren Bacall, and their two children.
Complete in 32 pages, binding stab holes near the spine, very nice condition.
On Kit Carson's trusted companion...
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, May 21, 1881
* Albert H. Pfeiffer death
* Kit Carson
Page 3 has a nice article: "Kit Carson's Companion" "A Picturesque Story of an Old Pioneer" which is actually an article on Col. Albert H. Pfeiffer who had recently died. See the web for much on his life and his relationship with Kit Carson.
Four pages, small address... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle killed
* American journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Ernie Pyle To be Buried Among Foot Soldier Pals" with photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little irregular along spine, generally good.... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg......
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 6, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most c... See More
Death of the Prince of Wales...
There is a nice full page plate showing a
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme court. also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
This issue includes a full page plate...
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March 3, 1798 An uncommon title which lasted only from Feb., 1798 thru June, 1799, during which time it was suspended for 6 months due to the death of the editor. Mostly literary content but the issue begins with "Essay III....on the Amusing Accomplishments of Drawings, Shading & Painting..." which also includes a full page plate (unusual in t... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle...
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1947
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle
* Death in the boxing ring
This 28 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 18: "Sugar's 8th-Round KO Punch Sends Doyle to Hospital" with subheads that include: "Challenger in Critical Condition" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with m... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"
Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PLAN ACTION DECIDED IN BERLIN&... See More
Mad Dog Coll indicted...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1931
* Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll indicted
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
The front page has one column headlines: "COLL IS POINTED OUT AS SLAYER OF CHILD" "Witness Secreted by Police in Fear of Gang Swears He Saw Him Fire From Auto" and more. (see) Coverage on the indictment of New York mobster, Mad Dog Coll, for... See More