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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 2, 1979

* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - MSG -… more

THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2, 1863  

* Most sought Confederate newspaper to be had ?

A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate… more

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, July 2, 1862 

* Great masthead engraving 

The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with… more

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1928

* Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination (1st report)
* Gangster - gangland wars of the 1920's

The top of the back page (pg. 36) has a one column heading: "A GUNMAN… more

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1934 

* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany

The front page has a seven column heading: "Cannon Fire Near Munich Is… more

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 2, 1932

* Democratic National Convention
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* 1st of 3 nominations
* Best title to be had  ?

The front page has a nice banner… more

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, July 2, 1974

* Juan Peron death
* President of Argentina

The front page has a bold headline: "PERON IS DEAD" with photo. First report coverage on the death of Argentina… more

THE LITERARY TABLET, Hanover, New Hampshire, July 2, 1806  A scarce title as it is not listed in Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" nor in Mott's "History of American… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1976

* Operation Thunderbolt - Entebbe raid
* Israeli counter terrorist mission in Uganda
* Air France hijacking - hostages released

The front page has a banner… more

THE BRYAN TIMES, Ohio, July 2, 1964 

* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes Congress - signing into law
* Nice headline for display
* Early, same day report

The front page features an… more

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 2, 1864  There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
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GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932  

* Rudy Vallee shot ?

As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929

* Wilmer Stultz killed in airplane crash
* Amelia Earhart pilot on famous Atlantic flight

The top of the front page has one column headings: "STULTZ IS KILLED… more

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, July 2, 1881 

* Luray Caverns... 
* Sportsman's Tournament on Coney Island... hunting pigeons...
* Coney Island horseracing

One-third page inside:… more

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1839  Page 2 has: "Religious Belief of Witnesses", which tells of a court case in Boston in which the defendant argued that a potential… more

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 
Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field"… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1991

* Clarence Thomas nominated
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* President George H. W. Bush nomination

The top of the front page has a headline announcing:… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929.
 
* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open - 2nd report
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck

The sport's section (page 21) has a two column heading: "Georgia House… more

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 2, 1940

* An aging Jack Dempsey comeback ?
* Clarence "Cowboy" Luttrell
* Infamous exhibition boxing fight
* 1st ever mixed martial arts bout

The top of… more

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 2, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War… more

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 2, 1864  This issue has: "The War News" "The Situation at Petersburg--Attack & Rout of the Raiders" "Additional From the North" & more, including the always… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 2, 1870

* Chief Red Cloud
* Indians rights

 The front page shows: "The Sioux Chief, Red Cloud, in the Great hall of the Cooper Instituted,… more

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1852  

* Henry Clay funeral
* Kentucky statesman
* From the nation's capital

All four pages have wide, black mourning rules for the… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1937

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

The front page has a one column… more

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859  The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1901

* Williams, Arizona fire disaster
* Coconino County - Route 66

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILLIAMS BURNED" with… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1907

* 1907 French Grand Prix
* Automobile motor race
* Racecar driver Felice Nazzaro
* Dieppe, Northern France

The front page has a four column… more

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 2, 1928

* Roald Amundsen death
* Norwegian polar explorer

This 16 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page: "Report Amundsen Body… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1909

* Elsie Sigel murder case
* Franz Sigel granddaughter
* New York Chinatown
* "William" Leon Ling

The top of the front page has a two column… more

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1936

* Alexander Berkman suicide death
* Anarchist - anarchism - anarchy

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "ALEX BERKMAN, ANARCHIST, KILLS SELF IN… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814  Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over.… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1910

* New York City Tong War
* re. Bow Kum slave girl murder
* On Leong Chinese - Four Brothers

The front page has a three column pictorial headed:… more

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pa., July 2, 1951  Near the top of the sports page is: "Feller In 3rd No-Hitter" and: "Pitchers Excel in Top Tests". The report begins: "Bob Feller,… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1996

* Best "Independence Day" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction action - extraterrestrial race

A terrific issue on… more

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1874

* C/1874 H1 (Coggia's Comet}
* The Great Comet of 1874

The top of page 3 has a two column diagram headed: "Coggia's Comet" Also one column headings: "THE… more

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, being the "Extraordinary" edition which followed the July, 1735 issue--rarely found. See the photo for the title/index page which includes a nice engraving of St.… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2005 

* Luther Vandross death (1st report)
* R&B music singer & songwriter

The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief item: "Luther Vandross, 54, Remapped Soul Singing"… more

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 2, 1910  The issue contains a full front page illustration: "The Jamaica Bay Improvement," which shows an aerial view of Jamaica Bay - with Rockaway Beach in… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1925 

* Hack Wilson - New York Giants 
* 2 home runs in 1 inning 
* Babe Ruth - Yankees 

This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Giants Win… more

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1814  The first 3 pages are taken up with a lengthy: "Report On The Fisheries" including a full front page chart, with notation that it is "By Thomas… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000 

* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1997 

* Robert Mitchum death (1st report)
* Film - movie actor - director - singer
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has report headed: "Robert… more

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 2, 1973

* Secretariat wins Arlington Invitational
* Post Triple Crown horse races

The sport's section (page C-7) has a two column heading: "Secretariat returns to… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1933

* Famed double eagle coins are minted

Page 12N contains an interesting and somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "22,000,000 Coins Minted" with various… more

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1859

* South Bend train wreck
* Indiana railroad disaster
* Michigan Southern Railroad

The front page has an article headed: "THE TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER" "on the"… more

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 2, 1859  This is the first issue of the new format, or "New Series" as described in the dateline. This was previously a folio-size newspaper. The front page has… more

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, July 2, 1956

* United Airlines Flight 718
* TWA Flight 2
* Grand Canyon mid air collision

The front page has a six column headline: "CANYON IS SCOURED FOR 128 AIR… more

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 2, 1875

* Newton-Jenney Party
* Black Hills gold discovery
* Colonel Richard A. Dodge

This issue has news of the day with several… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 2, 1933

* Jake the Barber
Kidnapping

This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FACTOR KIDNAPPED; HELD FOR $100,000"… more

NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1864  Among the many front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CAMPAIGN" "Return of Gen. Wilson's Cavalry Expedition" "The Danville Road Thoroughly… more