THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 12, 1948

• Hideki Tojo sentenced to death by hanging
• World War II Japanese criminals

The top of the front page has a four column heading: "Tojo to Get Noose With 6 Other Japs" with subheads.(see images)
Complete with 68 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: Hideki Tojo, Japan’s Prime Minister from 1941 to 1944 and a leading architect of Japan’s wartime militarism, was tried by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE) after Japan’s surrender in

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1930

• Prohibition is a failure ?
• re. Eighteenth Amendment
• Nice headline for display

The front page has a banner headline: "SIFT DRY LAW CHANGE TODAY" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago - and what better newspaper can be found than the Chicago Tribune, self-proclaimed to be "The World's

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 12, 2003

• Actor Art Carney death w/ photos
• The Honeymooners - Ed Norton

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "'Honeymooners' Sidekick Also Oscar Winner" with photo. 
The top of page 24 has a banner heading: "'Honeymooner' Captured Commoner in All of Us" with two more related photos. (see images) Lengthy text here. Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition.

background: Art Carney was

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, Nov. 12, 1952

• "General" William Jordan Bush death
• Last surviving Civil War Confederate soldier
• Company B of the 14th Georgia Infantry

The front page has a two column heading: "Last of General Lee's Soldiers in Georgia Dies at Age of 107" (see images) 
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

background: William Jordan Bush, famously known as "General" Bush, was a remarkable figure of American longevity and a living

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1952

• Convicted of "Leering" from a distance
• Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina
• President Eisenhower's "Crusade of Freedom" speech

The front page has: "Negro in North Carolina Convicted Of Assault by 'Leer' at White Girl", which continues on page 21. It tells of sharecropper Mack Ingram's conviction of assaulting a white woman by leering at her from 60 feet. The trial became the subject of much Communist propaganda. The details are worth reading.
Page 13 has

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 12, 1945

• Jerome Kern death w/ photo
• Show Boat musical composer fame

The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "JEROME KERN DIES AT 60 IN N. Y. HOSPITAL" with subhead and small photo of Kern. (see images)
Complete in 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

background: Jerome Kern was a transformative figure in American music, best known for pioneering the integration of music and story

THE BLACK RANGE, Chloride, Sierra County, New  Mexico, Nov. 12, 1886  A very rare ghost town newspaper! An Englishman named Harry Pye discovered silver in the canyon where Chloride is now located. He staked a claim in 1881. A tent city grew up nearby and then a town, originally called Pyetown, then Bromide. The name "Chloride" was finally selected after the high-grade silver ore found there.
During the 1880s, Chloride had 100 homes, 1,000-2,000 people, eight saloons, three general stores,

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 12, 1963

• President John F. Kennedy - JFK
• "A Special Day", 11 November, 1963
• Veteran's Day ceremonies w/ photo
• Arlington National Cemetery - Virginia
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier visit

The front page has a six column heading: "Kennedy Leads Tribute to War Dead" with lead-in: "Taps...A Wreath...And 21 Guns" and photo showing a secret service agent watching over John F. Kennedy Jr. (see images) JFK would be assassinated just 10 days later in Dallas, Texas.
Complete 30+

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Nov. 12, 1984

• Martin Luther King Sr. death w/ photo
• African-American Baptist pastor
• Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church
• Father of civil rights leader namesake

The front page has a nice headline: "MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. DIES" with photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1791

• President George Washington
• re. State of the Union Address

Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.
The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which is signed in type: John Adams, Vice President of the United States & President of the Senate" to which the president gave a short reply, signed in type: G. Washington.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12, 1964

• Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist
• Conviction for obscenity comedy performance

The front page has a heading: "Court Says No to Bruce, He Must See Psychiatrist" (see images)
wikipedia notes: In April 1964, he appeared twice at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village, with undercover police detectives in the audience. He was arrested along with club owners Howard and Elly Solomon, who were arrested for allowing an

AMERICAN HERALD OF LIBERTY, Exeter, New Hampshire, Nov. 12, 1793

• President George Washington
• Rare 18th century publication
• Act of U.S. Congress signed

This title existed for just over 3 years. Brigham notes that only 3 institutions have this date in their holdings.
Page 2 has a document signed by the President: Geo. Washington concerning the recognition of a French deputy for New Hampshire, Mass., and Rhode Is. This is followed by another similar document for a deputy for Boston, also signed in

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898  Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat.  Also includes a full page color Ivory Soap advertisement.
Completion 24 pages, very nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1929

• Texas Guinan police raid
• 'Club Royale' & more night clubs
• "Queen of the night clubs" - actress
• Prohibition era speakeasy fame
• Best publication to be had (very rare)

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Tex Guinan Gives Drys Big Hand In Night Club Raid" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be a rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.a
Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 12, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Firemen's Celebration - The Procession In Broadway". 
Among prints within are: "The Orcas Institute Near Worcester, Mass." "Dwelling of Peter Paul Rubens--The Painter" "View of Rio Janeiro - South America" "The Smithsonian Library Room"

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

• Early Anaheim description
• Rare old West publication

Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has a wonderful and very descriptive article headed: "ANAHEIM" with subheads: "On the Road From Gallatin--The 17 Mile House--Sheep Ranges--History of Anaheim--What Has Been Done There--Description of the Town and Its Prominent Places--The Wine

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1862

• Confederate editor gives a pessimistic outlook

The front page has much on the Civil War with items headed: "The Enemy Of James River", "From Northern Virginia", "Fredericksburg--The Recent Yankee Raid", "The Navigation of The Mississippi", "Latest News From The North", and many subheads, including: "The Advance of the Yankees in North Carolina--Speculations as to the Object of Their Attack", "From the Armies in the Southwest", and more. There

FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston. Nov. 12. 1795

• President George Washington

Page 2 has: "Indian Intelligence - Of the Creeks" which is most of a column with details on relations with them & other tribes. The report is datelined from Savannah.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, one bit noting; "...It is now well known that my assent to the Treaty has been given--and the principles which governed my determination have also been

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1941

• Joe DiMaggio wins baseball MVP
• Year of his famous hitting streak
• Ted Williams .406 batting Average season is 2nd
• New York Yankees - MLB

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a banner headline: "VOTE DI MAGGIO MOST VALUABLE FOR 2ND TIME" with subheads and photo.
Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, tape mend along bottom margin of the front page, generally nice.

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 12, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Two-thirds of a page are taken up with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for 10 games. Also a report under: "Fistiana" on: "Tom Sayers and the Benicia Boy--Forthcoming Boneset for the Championship of the Hemispheres" which would happen on April 17, 1860 in England.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, a sporting-themed

THE ORACLE OF DAUPHIN, AND HARRISBURGH ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1803

• Rare publication
• Pre state capital

An issue from our private collection, saved because it is quite rare from this early year as well as being in great condition. The only other issue we've offered in the last 12+ years was dated 1820.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

Background: The Oracle of Dauphin, and Harrisburgh Advertiser was an influential early Pennsylvania newspaper that operated in

THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1919

• Centralia Massacre - Washington
• Armistice Day Riot - Conspiracy
• American Legion vs. IWW
• First Red Scare - anarchists

The front page has a nice banner headline: "REDS KILL 3 IN PARADE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map on page 2.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1864

• re. Abraham Lincoln 2nd election victory

A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" with subheads: "From Petersburg--From the Valley--Georgia". Also: "The Yankee Presidential Elections" notes frustration in not knowing the outcome.
Other front page reports: "Additional From the North" "Beast Butler in New York--His Style of Doing Business..." "Confederate Leaders" "The Proposition for Negro Soldiers at the

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 12, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebels Routed in East Tennessee" "Favorable News From General Sherman" "Gen. Hood's Whereabouts Unknown" "Worthlessness of Confederate Money" "How the Currency Depreciated" "The People Have No Faith in the Promises of the Government" "The Rebel Congress as Financiers" "King Cotton Comes to the Rescue" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 1852  The top of the front page has: "Another route to The Pacific". But the primary article is at the top of page 3: "A Slave Case At New York."
This is the famous New York vs. Lemmon slave case, about which much can be found on the internet. Ultimately the decision mandated the release of eight slaves brought into New York by their Virginia slave owners, Jonathan and Juliet Lemmon, who were in transit while relocating to Texas. New

SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Florida, November 12, 1939

• Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
• Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football

Page 6-B has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME IS UPSET BY IOWA" (see)
Complete first 2 sections only with 20 pages, nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 12, 1904

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YALE'S SCORE, 12--PRINCETON'S, 0" 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 6 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Maine, Nov. 12, 1858

• The African slavery trade - slaves

Page 4 has two brief reports on the capture of2 slavers, one off the coast of Charleston and another off of Cuba. (see)
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1862  Among the articles within are: "Rats Leaving a Sinking Ship" "Meanness of Abolitionism--How Soldiers are Treated Who Fight for Their Country" "Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God" "Letter From Ex-President Buchanan" "War News of the Week"
Eight pages, nice condition.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 12, 1942

• Tunisian campaign beginning
• Battle of Tunisia, North Africa
• World War II - WWII

The front page has a great headline above the masthead: "BATTLE FOR TUNISIA; Allies Launch Land, Sea Air Attack" with subhead. (see)
Incomplete issue containing 2 loose leafs (4 pages total), a little irregular along the left margin, some archival mending along the central fold on page 2, nice for display as such.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1945

• Jerome Kern death (1st report)
• Show Boat musical composer fame

Page 21 has one column headings that include: "JEROME KERN DIES; NOTES COMPOSER, 60" "Creator of Many Outstanding Stage and Screen Melodies, Including 'Show Boat' Music" "'Ol' Man River' A Favorite" and more with photo of Kern. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the "rag edition", printed on very high quality newsprint for libraries & other

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1936

• Edward German death
• English musician & composer
• Comic opera - incidental music

The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "EDWARD GERMAN, COMPOSER, 74, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Edward German, English Musician and Composer of Welsh descent. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 12, 1863

• Second Battle of Rappahannock Station
• George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee
• Abraham Lincoln letter re. emancipation

The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Union victory at the Battle of the Rappahannock: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Official Report of the Passage of the Rappahannock" "Presentation of Battle Flags to General Meade" which includes: "A Congratulatory Order" signed in type: Major-Gen. Meade.
Page 2 has a letter from Lincoln concerning the

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 12, 1929

• Stock market crash of 1929 (post initial crash)
• Nice front page headline (rare)
• Great Depression at the beginning

This 30 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Stocks Continue Drop; New Lows Recorded"

with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a good headline here as well.

Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping around the

BREDASCHE COURANT NIEUWS-BLAD, Breda, The Netherlands, Nov. 12, 1830  A single sheet newspaper with a large and ornate engraving in the masthead, plus two black-inked tax stamp a the top. Totally in the Dutch language. Measures 10 by 14 inches, very nice condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 12, 1883  The top of the ftpg. has: "RESERVATION INDIANS" "Secretary Teller's Report on the Condition of  the Tribes" "Radical Changes Recommended--The San Carlos Apaches--A Protest from White Earth" with one of the subheads: "The Apaches at San Carlos". Also on the ftpg.: "Mormondom" "Report of  the Utah Commission--A Polygamous Beast--Educational".
Inside includes: "Rumored Assassination of Bob Ford" "Train Wreckers in Texas" "Shot by Highwaymen" and so much

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 12, 1887  Taking most of the ftpg. are four illus. of: "The Weiss Electric Street Car & The Weiss System As Applied In Jersey City, N.J." The largest illus. shows a street car ascending a hill in Jersey City. Included is a related article.
Many other articles & prints of the latest inventions & improvements of the day. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 12, 1825  Near the back of the issue is an article headed: 'New York Canals" which takes over a full page, and begins: "As was expected, the first boat from lake Erie arrived at New York on the 4th inst. She was convoyed by a fleet of steam boats, gaily dressed & decorated..." with much more. The first boat was the "Seneca Chief" and the article has much on the celebration of its arrival at New York.
The Erie Canal was a monumental engineering effort

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 12, 1928

• World War I Memorial statue dedication
• Upper Common Park - Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Sculptor Henry Adams

The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "CITY PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS HERO DEAD" with subheads and photo of the World War memorial statue. First report coverage on the dedication of this World War I memorial statue in Upper Common Park in the center of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Of course only a Fitchburg publication would

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 12, 1875

• Early Wrestling
• Andre Christol
• William Miller

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Two Mighty Wrestlers" "The Wonderful Illustration of the Greco-Roman Science of Wrestling..."
Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, very nice condition.

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio,  November 12, 1879

• Painesville, Ohio
• Masonic - Masons
• Lodge dedication

The front page has one column headings: "A Masonic Hall" "Is Formally Dedicated In Painesville" "A Grand Success in Every Feature..." See images for text here.

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 12, 1862

• General George McClellan's army farewell address

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "McCLELLAN'S FAREWELL", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Closing Scenes On The Field", "Grand Ovation to Their Late Commander" and more.  Complete in twelve pages. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1942

• Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins

The front page has one column headings: "OUR MEN IN DRIVES ON GUADALCANAL", "Push to East and West With Army Air Support--Foe Is Again Hit in Aleutians" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 46 pages, nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
Four pages, a small piece from the top of the back leaf affects only ads, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, November 12, 1930

• Albert Einstein coming to America
• Rudy Vallee

The front page has one column headings: "PROF. EINSTEIN COMING TO U. S. FOR RESEARCH", "Secrecy Veils Mission of Scientists at Mt. Wilson Observatory" with photo of Einstein.

Also on the front page is an article "Rudy Vallee: Idol and Worker" which includes a photo of him. This contains a story on page 9.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, a little spine

THE BULLETIN, November 12, 1900

• Poplar Bluff MO MIssouri
• Gifford House hotel fire

The front page has three column headlines: "MANY PERISH IN AN EASTERN HOTEL FIRE"
"The Gifford House at Poplar, Missouri, Destroyed By Flames Before Guests Has Time to Escape"

1st report coverage on the Gifford House hotel fire disaster at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, November 12, 1928

• Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
• Early same day report

The front page has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SINKING SHIP VESTRIS ON WAY TO THE BARBADOES CALLS FOR HELP OFF THE VIRGINIA COAST AS 200 PASSENGERS TAKE TO LIFE BOATS" with subheads (see).

Other news, sport and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, November 12, 1872

• The great Boston Fire
• One of most costly fires in U.S. history

The front page has one column headlines: "THE BOSTON FIRE", "It Breaks Out Afresh", "But is Promptly Suppressed", "The Fire Now Confined To The Ruins", "Many Persons Buried Therein" and more. Coverage on the Great Boston Fire of 1872.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large size measuring 27 x 22 inches, good condition.

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 12, 1864  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with: "The Campaign In Georgia" and: "The Campaign In Virginia" giving the latest reports on battle events.
Other reports inside are headed: "The Capture of the Florida" "General Scott's Memoirs" "The Rebel Accounts" "A Glance at the Bayonet" "The Theatre of War" "and more. There