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THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 6, 1961

• Gedalia Rubinovich Pechersky jailed
• Soviet Jewish community leader
• Khrushchev's anti-religious campaign

The front page has a three column heading: "Reds Jail Jewish Leader as Spy; Hint New Purge" (see images) 
Complete with all 44 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Background: Period reporting on Gedalia Rubinovich Pechersky’s November 1961 sentencing is exceptionally rare and historic, as contemporary Soviet media deliberately

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 1985  This issue documents the passing of a transformative religious leader who fundamentally reshaped the modern trajectory of his faith. 
The front page features a significant report headed: "Spencer W. Kimball, 90, Dies; Led Mormon Church", which is followed by a few paragraphs of supporting text. The extensive coverage continues on page 22, taking up a full column and featuring a photograph detailing his peaceful passing the prior evening in Salt Lake City at the

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, "An Illustrated Weekly by the New York Times", Nov. 6, 1919

• Pioneer of American photojournalism

This title began during World War I as a “War Extra” to handle the surge of war images coming from Europe. After the war, it continued as a standalone weekly pictorial publication. It is considered a pioneer of American photojournalism, using image-driven storytelling decades before magazines like Life became famous for it.
This November issue of the Mid-Week Pictorial serves as a

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 6, 1937

• Seabiscuit wins Riggs Handicap
• Pimlico Race Course - Baltimore
• Thoroughbred racehorse racing

The front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a one column heading: "Seabiscuit Recaptures Gold Title" with subhead. Related photo on page page 23. (see images)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background: In the 1937 Riggs Handicap at Pimlico Race Course

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 6, 1961

• Basketball Commemoration Day
• Dr. James Naismith celebration
• Hall of Fame building cornerstone
• From the birthplace of the sport
• Memorial Field House - Springfield College

The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Honor Naismith at Springfield College Today" with subhead and two related photo. (see images) See below for details of this event. Might only be reported as such in a Springfield newspaper, extremely rare as such. 
Complete with all 28 pages,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Nov. 6, 1985  The front page has a report headed: "Spencer W. Kimball, 90, Dies; Led Mormon Church". The text begins: "Spencer W. Kimball, the Mormon Church leader who broke precedent to give black members full spiritual privileges in the worldwide religious body, died here Tuesday night at the age of 90..." with more, carrying over to page 22.
The front page also has the unrelated: "Illegal Alien Keeps $2 Million - Lottery Winner May Also Get a Free Trip to

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 6, 1969

• Roby Yonge lecture ad - American radio DJ
• Paul is dead folktale saga - McCartney
• Urban legend - conspiracy theory - Beatles

Page 28 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "IS PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD OR ALIVE??" lecture by Roby Yonge. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
 The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 1990

• Meir Kahane assassination - Jews
• Orthodox rabbi spiritual leader
• Jewish Defense League co-founder
• Anti Antisemitism militant - terrorist

The front page has a two column heading: "Militant Rabbi Kahane Slain by N.Y. Gunman" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.

FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Nov. 6, 1880  This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 6, 1841  Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, nice condition.

THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Nov. 6, 1875

• Rare old Pacific Northwest publication

Today Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon. A typical newspaper of the day with news, interesting tidbits, and a wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

Background: Printed just a decade after the community was incorporated, the November 6, 1875 issue of The Oregon State Journal is a rare and vital piece of Pacific Northwest history, capturing Eugene City

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 2007

• The Fabulous Moolah death w/ photo
• Mary Lillian Ellison - Woman pro wrestler

Page 10 of section B has a heading: "Lillian Ellison, 84; world wrestling hall of fame's first female inductee" with 2 related photos. (see images)
Complete with all sections (70 pages), very nice condition.

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 6, 1799

• General Alexander Hamilton
• At Trenton, New Jersey

The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mentioning that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War.
This is followed by a: "One Cent Reward" ad for a runaway boy. Page 3 has: "The

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 6, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Inside has a report concerning the Staunton-Morphy Controversy in which Staunton seems to have purposely ducked a challenge by Morphy to a chess match. Websites online provide much detail. Included here are two letters signed by Paul Morphy, headed: "The Match Between Mr. Morphy and Mr. Staunton".
Morphy was commonly acknowledged as the

HERALD EXAMINER, Election Extra, Los Angeles, November 6, 1968

• Richard Nixon elected president of United States

The front page has a nice banner headline: "NIXON'S THE ONE" with subhead and related photo. Nice for display. Nice to have in a California publication, the state that Nixon over the top for the win.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear along the spine, generally good.

This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 6, 1834. Included is the amount of $350 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Nov. 6, 1781

• Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
• American Revolutionary War ending

Certainly the most notable content is an early report of the capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown.
The page 2 report notes in part: "The General is happy in congratulating this army on the following authentic & interesting intelligence, received from the southward. That on the 15th instant two of the enemy's redoubts at York-Town were stormed...and carried with

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 6, 1922

• Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
• Reilly No. 1 coal mine explosion disaster

The banner headline has a same-day report of the Spangler (Penna.) mine explosion: "EXPLOSION ENTOMBS 95 MINERS" with a subhead: "Find 3 Dead; Train Speeds To Bring Aid" and more.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 6, 1913

• Indianapolis streetcar strike of 1913
• Union workers & strikebreakers riot

The front page has a nice banner headline: "INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD IS ORDERED TO INDIANAPOLIS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 6, 1901

• Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin
• Klondike Theater fire disaster

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THEATRE DESTROYED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 6, 1912.  The front page has 3 columns heads announcing: "A LANDSLIDE FOR WILSON AND MARSHALL" "Country Sees Grant Democratic Victory" "Gov. Wilson Splits New England Right In Half" and more.
Also features on the ftpg. is a portrait of: "Our Next President", Woodrow Wilson.
Eighteen pages, evenly toned, generally good condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 6, 1875  An inside page is comprised of two large illustrations related to the making of steel. Quite displayable.
Also present is the front page illustration of the: "TAYLOR & CO'S STEAM CRANE" and inside illustrations and content related to: "The Psycho Mystery", "Diving Bell and Grapnel", "Kafer and De Lacy's Steam Heater for Dwellings", and more.
Complete in 16 pages, in very good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1930

• Sinclair Lewis - American novelist
• Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
• 1st American writer to achieve this

The top of page 27 has one column headings that include: "NOBEL PRIZE GOES TO SINCLAIR LEWIS" "First American So Honored for Writings to Accept $46,350--Rejected Pulitzer Award" "Works Popular In Sweden" and more with photo of Lewis. (see)
Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition, a few small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

BOSTON RECORDER, Nov. 6, 1819  The front page has a rather lengthy and interesting article: "Hindoo Petition Against Burning Widows" beginning: "The effort of the British government to suppress the brutal custom of burning widows on the funeral pile of their husbands have been highly meritorious...".
Another article of the same heading is on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.

EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 6, 1942

• German occupation of English Channel islands

Among the front page reports are: "U-Boats Claim Further Big Successes" "Germany's Social Welfare - Tangible Evidence of Inspiring Ideology" "British Morality Declining?" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section  This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book was written the previous year, and even when the series appeared before its Chicago readers in 1938-9, much of the horrors of

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1932

• Actress Belle Bennett death
• Vaudeville & Hollywood

The top of page 38 has a one column heading: "BELLE BENNETT DIES AT 39 IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Belle Bennett, stage and film actress from Milaca, Minnesota.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1931

• Ole Edvart Rølvaag death
• Norwegian-American novelist
• Mahatma Gandhi in London

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Gandhi, in Loincloth, Meets King and Queen; Arrives Late at Palace and Leaves Early" (see)
Page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. OLE E. ROLVAAG, NOVELIST, DIES AT 55" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high

THE MORNING REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1876

• The Hayes-Wheeler ticket
• Wounded vets to not receive promised compensation
• Illustrated Wyoming Seminary advertisement from the Levi Sprague era

This interesting report on the front page regarding wounded soldiers not receiving their promised compensation, multiple reports on the election 1876 throughout, a printing of the Rutherford B Hayes - William A. Wheeler ticket, and a large illustrated ad (5 1/2 by 8 inches) for the Wyoming

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1977

• Tony Nathan, of "Woodlawn" fame, rushes for two touchdowns and throws for another
• Alabama secures the SEC title - setting the stage for a trip to the Sugar Bowl

Page 9 of the sports section has: "Alabama Wins, Clinches S.E.C. Title, Bowl Birth", followed by text which includes in part, "Tony Nathan scored two touchdowns on 1-yard plunges and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass as second-ranked Alabama overcame a rash of fumbles to down Louisiana State, 24-3,

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 6, 1779  Page 2 has a report noting: "...gentleman...from Holland declared at a coffee-house near the 'Change, that he saw Paul Jones at the Hague last Thursday evening. He says he was dressed in scarlet, trimmed with gold, that he is much caressed by the Dutch, and that he saw his ships all lie in the Texel..." (see).
Four pages, folio size, period notations in ads & their margins, very nice condition.

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 6, 1943

• Bombing of Vatican City
• Single German airplane
• World War II - WWII

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Vatican City Raid Bears Out Warning Allies Gave" and "They Predicted Nazis Would Do Bombing..." which was an air raid by just one German airplane (four bombs) on Vatican City.

Other news of the day with much on World War II. A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

PACIFIC CHURCHMAN, San Francisco, California, November 6, 1873 This publication is of a religious them with reports from various church denominations across the country. This also includes a variety of advertisements from churches to businesses.

This is complete in 8 pages, never bound, with some lite foxing and some dirtiness at the fold lines, stray handwriting in the upper margin about the masthead, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1935

• Early Coca Cola Company
• Law suit - Coke

This 48 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column heading on page 41: "Coca Cola Sues for Infringement".

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 6, 1923  This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEARLY 50 MINERS BURIED AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION" and more. (see)

This tells of mine explosion of the Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company KN Glen Rogers, West Virginia.

Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, November 6, 1880  (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "Life-Boat Service on the Lincolnshire Coast: Throwing the Hand Rocket" which is of the rescuing of a life-saving at sea.  This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 6, 1926

• North Lake, MIchigan mining explosion
• Barnes-Heckler iron mine

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MINE EXPERTS GIVE US HOPE" "24 Sign Statement, after Investigation, That All Must Be Dead"

Tells of the Barnes-Hecker Iron Mine explosion at North Lake, Michigan.

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 6, 1790  Pg. 2 article: "Interiour Africa" offers nice particulars about the continent particularly the region from the Niger River to the coast of Guinea with talk about camels, the large rivers, Pagans and Mahometans, articles of export like gold-dust, goat-skins, and a species of nut called "gooroo", with mention that: "Fire arms are unknown here..." and that merchants will be excited by this: "...new & boundless market ...[with] millions of Africans

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 6, 1933

• Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends
• Bronko Nagurski
• NFL football

This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25: "Boston Checks Chicago Bears' Air Attack To Topple Unbeaten Pro Champions, 10-0" with lineups. (see photos)

Tells of the 30 game unbeaten streak of the Chicago Bear coming to an end in a loss by the hands of the New England Patriots (Boston Reds).

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear,

THE SPORTING NEWS, from St. Louis, Missouri, dated November 6, 1989.

The front page of this issue shows a photo of the Oakland A's titled, "The A's Have It", which relates to Oakland capturing the Bay Area World Series.

This was the first World Series sweep since 1976 and was disrupted for 10-days due to an earthquake which struck at the beginning of the third game.

Additional content within this issue is the 1989 TSN All-Star Team featuring Fred McGriff, Cal Ripken, Bret Saberhagen, Tony

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942

• Death of song writer George M. Cohan

This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page (see photos). Nice to have in this title.
Other news of the day including much on World War II. Rag edition in great condition.

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PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 6, 1942.

Headlines on the frontpage read "Total Defeat Threatens Hitler In Africa - Italy Next?" with other articles "U.S. Forces Start New offensive on Guadalcanal". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.

This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, dated Nov. 6, 1858.

• Southern Slavery

• Hon. James R. Hammond

The back page has: The Slavery Question In The South Comprehensive and Conservative View of the Field by a Southern Statesman The Northern Agitation Exhausting Itself--A Hopeful View of the Future Speech of Hon. James R. Hammond, Delivered at Barnwell Court House, October 28, 1858. Takes 4 1/3 columns. Other news of the day includes: "Academy of Music" "Amrine Disasters" and more. Lite fold foxing on

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 6, 1877.  A great issue for framing and displaying!   "Before and After Election" "An Arab Romance" "A Bazar In Constantinoble" "The Turco-Russian War - with the Turks in Bulgaria" "Joh Welsh, the New Minister to Great Britain" "Meade's Wonderful Midgets"

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 6, 1915

This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Another Specimen." On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "....part of the Canadian shipyard at Maisonneuve, near Montreal...."

In this issue, there are several articles including "Hearst: War-Maker" by Howard Hall; "The Plattsburg Experiment"; "Hits on the Stage"; "War in the Air" by Claude Grahame-White and Harry Harper; "With the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1909  There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "New York's Next Mayor."

This issue has a photo of "The Youngest Actress on the Stage" and "Quebec's Art Treasure-Trove." There is a double page photo spread of "The New Theatre" and "The Play and the Players." There is also an illustration of "Scandal at the Quilting Party" by H. M. Brett and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1897  Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost: 'What Happened?' shows a man having fallen off his bicycle.
Doublepage centerfold naval print: 'The 'Iowa' & 'Massachusetts' Defend Squadron Against Torpedo Boat Attack'. Fullpg. with 8 photos: 'On the Way to the Klondike Gold Fields--The Chilkoot Trail'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1886  Fullpg. of: 'The Bartholdi Statue of Liberty' shows illustration of 'Frederic A. Bartholdi, R.M.Hunt, Architect of the Pedestal, and Gen. C.P.Stone, Engineer of the Pedestal'. This issue features a great doublepage centerfold of 'Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty--the Illumination of N.Y. Harbor' at night, with fireworks going off, etc.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1880  Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The North means business". Fullpg: 'In & About Rugby--The English Colony in Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'Hqts. of the National Republican Committee, Fifth Ave., N.Y.' & halfpg: 'The Lenox Library, Fifth Ave., New York City'.
Full page: "Call You That Backing Of Your Friends? A Plague Upon Such A Backing!" Full page W. A. Rogers print: "A Campaign of 'Changes'".
Other news and advertisements of the day are

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 6, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast: 'It Sounds Well!--Prologue Before the Farce' on the Democratic platform. Fullpg. by Nast includes a great print of the Republican elephant. Dblpgctrfld: 'The Revivalists in Brooklyn--Opening Service of Messrs. Moody & Sankey'. Halfpg: 'Exodus from the Black Hills' shows a large crowd of miners.
Complete in sixteen pages.