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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1936

* Mother Jones honored at Mount Olive, Illinois
* Memorial monument dedication - Unveiling 
* Greenfield, Indiana jail break
* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor, Maine fame 

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "TRIO SLUG SHERIFF, FLEE INDIANA JAIL" with subheads. This was about a year prior to their infamous shootout with F.B.I. agents in Bangor, Maine.
And page 20 has a some what discrete report with one column heading: "Laud 'Mother' Jones As Lemke…

THE EXAMINER, London, Oct. 12, 1713 

* Rare 18th century publication

This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, a little close cut along the bottom margin of the backside, nice condition.

background: The October…

LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1987

* Second National March on Washington for for Lesbian and Gay Rights
* First display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
* Organized by AIDS and LGBT rights activist Cleve Jones

The front page has a two column heading: "200,000 Call for More AIDS Research Funds" with subhead and photo showing the crowd examining the AIDS Memorial Quilt. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), very nice condition.

background: On…

NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1871  

* The "Great Chicago Fire" 

Among the front page first column headlines on this historic Chicago Fire are: "CHICAGO" "Present Condition of the City and Its Inhabitant" "Various Measures Adopted for the Relief of the Sufferers" "Estimated Losses to Insurance Companies Throughout the Country" "Present State of Chicago" "Sufferings of the Homeless Inhabitants--Arrival of Provisions--Summary Punishment of Rioters..." and more. Much related front page text as…

THE UNION, Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1821  

* Constructing the Erie Canal
* Albany to Buffalo, New York

Over half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed discussion on the Erie Canal headed: "Internal Improvement" noting in part: "...The canal in question, when completed, will extend from the Hudson river near Albany, to Buffaloe at the north eastern extremity of Lake Erie...But it is not merely those who reside on the very borders of the lakes that are to be benefited by the Canal..." and so…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990

*  "The Jesus Revolution" connection - Pastor Chuck Smith
*  Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa... Harvest Crusade

Page A34 has, "Modest Pastor Sees Costa Mesa Flock Grow From 25 to 12,000", which provides a bit of history regarding the inception and growth of the church and additional details regarding the leader/pastor which were intimately involved in what became known as The Jesus Movement - both featured in the movie: "Jesus Revolution". The article…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 12, 1934 

* Gangster Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd 
* Gunfight w/ police 
* Death came 10 days later 

This 38-page newspaper has a two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "'Pretty Boy' Floyd, Badman of Southwest, Escapes in Gun Fight with Iowa Police" and more. (see)

Other news of the day is found throughout.

Complete in 38 pages, minor wear along the left spine, otherwise in good condition.

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1844  

* Nauvoo Legion militia - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism War ?
* Governor Thomas Ford

The back page has a report: "Mormon Troubles" which mentions in part: "Governor Ford, concentrated some 5 to 800 of the Illinois militia in the neighborhood of Nauvoo to frustrated the wolf hunt...he had writs issued against the whole of the guard that were on duty at the time the Smiths were murdered, and there was a squandering amongst the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967 

* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson

The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related photos. The report continues on page 3.
This article concerns the murder of Linda Fitzpatrick. In October1967 rich girl-turned runaway Fitzpatrick was found bludgeoned to death in a sleeping bag in the basement with her drug-dealing boyfriend…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 12, 1871  

* Rare & early from Southern California

Not just a very early newspaper from San Diego (a vol. 2 issue) but with nice content as well, as the front page has column-wide heads: "CHICAGO" "The Latest News--Extent of the Burnt District--The Entire Northern Division Swept Clean--The People Camped on the Prairie".
Inside has a related article/editorial headed: "The Chicago Fire" and then: "Relief for Chicago".
The front page also has:…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 12, 1961

* American underground filmmaker Stan Brakage
* Experimental films - avant-garde cinema
* Provincetown Playhouse theatre advertisement
* "Wedlock House, An Intercourse" - "The Dead"
* "Cat's Cradle - "Daybreak" and more

Page 9 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "The American Underground Cinema presents Films By Stan Brakhage" with some details in small lettering. (see image)
I suspect this to be an…

WECLI FONETIC ADVOCET, Sinsinati, O., Octobur 12, 1850

* Rare publication

[Weekly Phonetic Advocate, Cincinnati, Ohio]  This is one of the more curious newspapers of the 19th century.
During this time there was a movement afoot to create a new mode of writing & spelling: to spell words as they sounded, phonetically. Obviously it never caught on, but it did result in this unusual newspaper which is almost entirely written phonetically. This newspaper lasted a bit over 3 years.
The front…

NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 12, 1775  

* Battle of Bunker - Breed's Hill
* Charleston, Boston, Massachusetts
* General Thomas Gage account

Certainly a terrific issue as page 3 begins with a letter, signed in type by: Tho. Gage, in which he gives his account of the historic Battle of Bunker Hill, dated June 25 just 8 days after the battle.
In this letter Gage offers much detail, beginning: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on…

THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Oct. 12, 1867 

* Rare old West publication

This is one of the earliest Oregon newspapers we have offered. Typical news of the day and a wealth of advertisements. This was just 8 years after Oregon gained statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various tape mends inside, a bit of fold foxing.

Background:The Oregon State Journal was a prominent local newspaper based in Eugene City, Oregon, that operated during the late 19th and early 20th…

THE PEDESTRIAN, Oct. 12, 1944  This is one of many "camp" newspapers produced for military personnel. Noted on page 2: "...published for the men of the 151st Infantry...primary purpose is entertainment, and any information which may creep into its columns is coincidental."
An interesting title, and the letters show feet with shoes (boots) running. This is the volume 1, number 9 issues. Typically such issues did not have a long life.
Six pages, individual sheets measuring 8 by 10 1/2 inches,…

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 12, 1912 

* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Giants
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* In a Boston publication (rare)

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FENWAY PARK AGAIN SCENE OF BIG WORLD SERIES BALL GAMES" with subheads and box scores for game 4. (see) Rare to have in the Boston publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice. Should…

THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 1973

* Yom Kippur War - Syrian border
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States 

The front page has a four column headline: "Israelis Cross Syrian Border" with related map. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, four binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)

* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
*  Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more

A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1944

* Battle of Aachen, Germany
* World War II - WWII urban fighting
* 1st city on German soil to be captured

The front page has a nice banner headline: "AACHEN BLASTED AFTER DEFYING UNTIMATUM; GERMANS REPORTED FLEEING THE BURNING CITY" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1929

* 1929 World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The front page has five column heading: "Bush Pitches Cubs to 3-1 Victory" with subheads and related illustration. More in the sports section. Unfortunately there is a vertical printing flaw from top to bottom margin that affects a little text. Three related photos are on the back page. This was the only…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1852  

* Washington Monument obelisk
* George Watterston & construction 

Page 2 has: "Gen. Scott At The West" meaning Ohio, which includes: "Speech of Gen. Scott at Hamilton" and: "Speech of Gen. Scott at Dayton".
Page 2 also has a nice, half-column article: "Washington National Monument" being a letter concerning the building of the Washington Monument at the District of Columbia, signed in type by: G. Watterston, the 3rd…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1928

* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight beginning
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey

The front page has a banner headline: "ZEPPELIN SLOWED UP BY WIND" with subheads and related illustration. Nice for display. Three related photos and heading on the back page. Lengthy coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1928

* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight beginning
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey

The front page has a four column headline: "ZEPPELIN SOARS OVER MEDITERRANEAN; RETARDED BY WIND, HEADS FOR ATLANTIC; EXPECTED HERE ABOUT NOON ON SUNDAY" with subheads and related map. (see) Lengthy coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin continues on the following pages with 2 related photos.
Other…

THE WEEKLY TIMES, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Oct. 12, 1880 

* Rare old West publication

This is the volume 1, number 25 issue of a title which is quite rare, as Gregory's "Union Lit of American Newspapers" notes that it existed for less than 1 1/2 years, and only the Bancroft Library had issues recorded. They deaccessioned their holdings many years ago, so no issues are recorded in any American institution.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, news agent's stamp in the masthead, good…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1943

* New York Yankees baseball
* World Series Champions
* Joe DiMaggio in service (Air Force)
* Best publication to be had ?

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS WIN SERIES, BEATING CARDS, 2-0, ON DICKEY'S HOMER" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 31 & 32) with banner headings, a few related photos and box scores. Lengthy text here.
Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1847  Page 3 has much reporting on the Mexican War including: "Major Lally's Command" which has reports of the killed  & wounded at Cerro Gordo, National Bridge, Paso Ovijas, and at Lasanimas.
Also a report headed: "A Little Later From Vera Cruz" which has much, taking over a full column. There is also a report: "From Santa Fe".
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1873 

* Panic of 1873
* Wall Street - stock market

The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE LATE PANIC IN WALL STREET" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a NYC publication.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1929

* 1929 World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB

The top of the front page has three column headline: "BUSH HALTS MACK'S SLUGGERS; HORNSBY AND CUYLER DELIVER HITS THAT WIN FOR CHICAGO" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Much more in the sport's section (pages 16 & 17).  First report coverage on game 3 of the 1929 World Series
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1939

* Lou Gehrig named to parole board
* New York Yankees "The Iron Horse"

The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "LOU GEHRIG NAMED TO PAROLE BOARD" with subheads and photo. I assume not many people knew that Gehrig took this office shortly before his death. Probably only reported in a NYC publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

wikipedia notes: In October 1939,…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such

The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (see)
This was one of the most famous criminal trials of the 20th century, and certainly of the Prohibition era. Al Capone was the head…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1849  Page 2 begins with: "Scenes In The Pacific" which reports on the arrival of Captain Fremont at Monterey, California in 1846.
Page 2 has over half a column headed: "The California Mines" which has many accounts of how much gold is being discovered--fine reading. Then a nice article headed; "Botanical Treasures of California".
Four pages, very nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1895  This paper has a front page print and article of: LOUIS PASTEUR. This moving article highlights not only this amazing man's life work but his character as well. A very good insight into a remarkable man.
Also on the front page is an article "The Inventor of the Polka."

Inside the issue is: "The Tool Steel Industry"; "An Automatic Double Chisel Mortising Machine"; "The Armored Cruiser Brooklyn, Launched at Philadelphia, October 2, 1895", "A…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1931

* Adolph Hitler rally in Brunswick, Germany
* Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) men
* Nazi movement prior to Hitler's coming to power

The front page has a one column heading: "HITLER IS READY TO SEIZE POWER BY ARMED FOLRCE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Adolph Hitler's Nazi movement rally at Brusnwick, Germany.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 12, 1895  The front page features a photo of Louis: "Pasteur" with a lengthy article on him as well. Other articles with illustrations include: "The Tool Steel Industry" "An Automatic Double Chisel Mortising Machine", a full page print of: "The Armored Cruiser Brooklyn, Launched at Philadelphia, October 2, 1895" and: "A Petroleum Tricycle" among other articles.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1937

* Seabiscuit at Continental Handicap
* Jamaica, New York
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing

The sport's section (page 36) has a five column headline: "Seabiscuit Favored in Rich Jamaica Race Today" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the same day of the Continental Handicap at the Jamaica Race Course in Queens, New York. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1912  The color-cover is an illustration of a foundry. Inside the issue is: "The Imposing Naval Review at New York"; "How One County Built a Good Road"; "Harvesting Ice by Electric Power"; "Labor-saving Duplicating Machines for the Office"; "Labor-saving Devices That Produce Automobiles"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in thirty-two pages and in very good condition. Never bound.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 12, 1927

* Ruth Elder - Woman aviator & actress
* 1st Transatlantic flight try (Woman)

The front page has a one column heading: "FLORIDA GIRL FLYER IS SEEN OVER ATLANTIC" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1932

* Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Outdoor Relief Strike riots
* Depression era unemployment

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "POLICE OF 6 COUNTIES RUSHED TO BELFAST AS 10,000 IDLE RIOT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Belfast, Ireland unemployment riot.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 12, 1872

* Black Hawk War of 1872
* Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas
* Charles B. Fitzpatrick
* Republican Party - Negroes

The front page has an article headed: "More Arkansas Troubles" "Trouble Between The Blacks And Whites..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

KODIAK MIRROR, Alaska, Oct. 12, 1957  In the masthead is: "Reflecting the News of Alaska's Most Historic Island". Kodiak Island is a large island on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, separated from the Alaska mainland by the Shelik of Strait."
Outer 4 pages only of a 12 page newspaper, tabloid size, minimal margin wear.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs In the South" "Rebel News from the Rapidan" "A Curious Battle In Virginia" "The Union Men of East Tennessee" "The Army of the Cumberland" "The Bulk of Johnston's Army Sent to Gen. Bragg" "Movements of the Enemy at Madison Court House" "Sharp Fighting on Saturday with Stuart's Cavalry"  "The Raid in Central Missouri" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

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 back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Complete in 8…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 12, 1917

* Chicago White Sox - World Series
* Pre-Black Sox scandal
* Game 4

The front page has two column headlines: "GIANTS TIE UP WORLD'S SERIES", "Second Shut-out Makes Count Two All", "Schupp, Once Beaten, Now Conqueror" with subheads and box scores. Much more in the sport's section with related photo.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light browning, a little margin wear,…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Visit of the Governor General of Nova Scotia to General Grant's Headquarters" "The Casualties of Friday's Advance" "The Invasion of Missouri" "The Elections Yesterday"
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Visit of the Governor General of Nova Scotia to General Grant's Headquarters" "The Casualties of Friday's Advance" "The Invasion of Missouri" "The Elections Yesterday"
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 12, 1933

* Reinhold Tiling death
* German rockets pioneer

This 50 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "ROCKET CONSTRUCTOR AND WOMAN AIDE DIE" and "Reinhold Tiling and Assistant Hurt Tuesday in Explosion at Osnabrueck, Germany" which tells of the death of Reinhold Tiling by rocket explosion.

This issue contains other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. It is a rag edition and is in great condition.

wikipedia…

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 12, 1943

* New York Yankees win world series championship
* St. Louis Cardinals

This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Chandler Blanks Cardinals As Yanks Win Series Title" with subhead: "Veteran Bill Dickey's Two-Run Homer in Sixth Gives Bombers 2-0 Victory in Fifth Game; Cards Get Ten Hits But Fail in Pinches"

Much more on page 9. Other news, sports and advertising of the day with World War II…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1929

* Fritz von Opel
* Early rockets - rocketry

This 100+ page newspaper has three column headlines on page 4XX (inside, near back): "ROCKET MOTOR POINTS WAY TO REACH MOON", "Von Opel's Meteoric Flight Renews the Hope of One Day Penetrating space Beyond the Ozone", with smaller subheads and three related photos. Lengthy supporting text as well.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear and and a few inside, unrelated…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 12, 1842

* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water

Page 2 has a small report headed: "Grand Croton Celebration--General Illumination of New York" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.

Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, minor creasing, generally in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1864

* Absentee voting (soldiers)
* Jefferson City, Missouri

Among the front page first column heads are nice reports on the recent election: "VICTORY!" "Glorious Union Triumph" "Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana Swept Clean" "Five Union Members of Congress Gained" "Ohio 40,000 Union Majority" "Indiana 20,000 Union Majority" "How The Soldiers Voted" and a bit more.

This issue was never bound, contains some creasing, but is otherwise in good condition.