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THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 13, 1932

* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart airplane takeoff
* Women's transcontinental flight record
* Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey 

The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Leaves to Shatter West-East Non-Stop Mark" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: The July 13, 1932 edition of The Knickerbocker Press captures a pivotal moment in aviation history,…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 13, 1963

* Cambridge, Maryland race riot
* Long, hot summer of 1967

The front page has a two column heading: "Maryland Troops Rule Cambridge, Repulse Marchers" Related photo on page 2. (see images)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.

Background: In July 1963, Cambridge, Maryland, remained a tense flashpoint in the civil rights struggle, following months of…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 13, 1993

* "Stone Temple Pilots" STP rock band 
* Roseland Ballroom concerts advertisement
* Lead vocalist & songwriter Scott Weiland 
* "DEPECHE MODE" English electronic band
* Madison Square Garden - MSG advertisement

Page 99 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming performances by the "STONE TEMPLE PILOTS" at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On August 3 and 4, 1993, Stone…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 13, 1930 

* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open championship
* 3rd of the 4 major golf titles for the Grand Slam
* Interlachen Country Club - Edina, Minnesota 

The front page has a great banner headline: "JONES WINS; HIS 12TH CROWN" with subheads. Nice for display and unusual for a sport's event to make the main headline on the front page.
More related coverage within the sports page, including a photo of Jones. This was during his quest for the famous grand…

THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 13, 1935

* Melvin Purvis resigns - John Dillinger's nemesis
* FBI agent - G-Men
* Colonel Alfred Dreyfus' death report

The top of page three has the single-column heading: "G-MAN WHO SLEW DILLINGER QUITS", with subheading: "Purvis, Gangster's Nemesis, Leaves Service for 'Personal Reasons'". This tells of the "retirement" of Melvin Purvis from the FBI.
The front page has a two-line, two-column heading: "Col. Dreyfus Dead at 75; Stirred World…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1868 

* North Carolina ratifies 14th Constitution Amend.
* Very 1st African American Lt. Governor in U.S.

Page 5 has: "PROCLAMATION - The President Declares the Ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment by North Carolina" signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
This was one of the controversial Reconstruction amendments, particularly for many of the former Confederate states, which guaranteed citizenship to African-Americans, among other details. Included is the full…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1933

* Italian Air Armada - flying boats
* Italian fascist & aviator Italo Balbo

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Balbo's Fliers Reach Labrador In 1,500-Mile Hop From Iceland" with subhead. (see images) Related map is on page 2.
Complete in 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.

Pamphlet: "An EXTRACT from a late SERMON On the Death of the Reverend Mr. Joseph Emerson, Pastor of the First Church in Malden, Who Died very suddenly On Monday Evening July 13th, 1767. In the 68th Year of his Age. Delivered at Malden, By Joseph Emerson, A.M. Pastor of the Church at Pepperrell.
Boston: Printed by Edes & Gill...MDCCLXVII [1767]
Complete in 24 pages with full title page containing wide mourning rules, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, original string binding, 5 by 7…

THE MESSENGER, Montrose, Colorado, July 13, 1882  An exceedingly rare title from Southwestern Colorado, as not only did this newspaper only last 8 years, but only 7 issues are held by any American institution, none of this date. We purchased the few holdings of the only other institution which once had issues. This is the volume 1, number 8 issue.
The front page has 2 columns taken up with: "THE LOWER GUNNISON" "A New Region Springing into Existence--The Splendid Farming Lands of Uncompahgre…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 13, 1972

* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1972
* Conference at Hunter College - New York City
* Shortly before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision
* Alice Cooper concert at Roosevelt Stadium ad

Page 31 has a notice for "Women's National Abortion Action Conference" at Hunter College in New York City.
Page 43 has a nice full page advertisement with a psychedelic appearance for a "ALICE COOPER" concert at Roosevelt Stadium…

THE BATTERY, Washington, July 13, 1848  

* President Zachary Taylor
* Rare campaign publication
* Nice masthead for display

This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their candidate and publicize their political platform. Such newspapers…

THE RADIO PRESS, Afternoon Edition, New York, July 13, 1939  This would seem to be a print edition of a radio news presentation. The masthead notes: "Editing and Preparations: New York Herald Tribune". This is the volume 1, number 75 issue.
Somewhat crudely done on two single sheets, non-attached. Printed on thin, tissue paper-like newsprint, each is blank on the reverse, 8 1/2 by 12 3/4 inches, old tape stains at the corners and elsewhere in the margins.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1857  Page 2 begins with nearly 2 full columns taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is a lengthy speech by Charles Ingersoll of the Conn. Legislature. It is prefaced with: "The several opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the U.S. have been spread before our readers, yet it is probable, from their great length, they have not been carefully read and considered...", hence this speech.
Page 3 has nearly half a column…

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795  

* John - Jay's Treaty
* George Washington

A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,
concluding in the issue of the 13th taking all of the front page and a bit of pg. 2 where it is signed in type by Grenville and John…

THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, July 13, 1898

* Celebrating the annexation of Hawaii 

Noted above the masthead is: "BOYS IN BLUE EDITION"
Certainly, the most curious aspect of this issue is the ink, as the top half of each paper is printed in red ink, and the bottom half of each in blue ink, producing a red, white, and blue newspaper.
Given Hawaii's strategic position in the Pacific in relation to The Philippines, it is logical that it would be a key port…

THE WAR, New York, July 13, 1813 

* Battle of Beaver Dams - Ontario, Canada

The front page has: "Progress of the War In Virginia--Smithfield Attacked--British Monsters--Alarm--Alacrity of the Citizens--and Safety of the City".
Inside contains: "The Chesapeake" "A Proclamation" signed: George Prevost; "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the British Tender Eagle" "North-Western Army" "Naval & Marine  Memoranda" "Retaliation" "Great Battle" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1847  Page 3 has: "Late From Matamoros" with over half a column of reporting on the Mexican War. See the photos.
Four pages, nice condition.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 13, 1710  The front page begins with a report from: "Algiers" which notes: "...the Dey of this Kingdom was shot in the Council House after he had reigned three years...The conspirators were only five Turks...the new government was in great confusion...the son-in-law remained with a small army in the field, but upon his march to force this place to his obedience, he was assassinated by his followers...He resolutely defended himself for some time & killed seven…

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 13, 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 Dept."
The front page reports include: "550 B29s Pound 5 Jap Cities" "200 Planes Rip Sumatra, Tokyo Says" "19 Full Bomb Groups OF 8th AF Now in U.S." and more.
Four pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 13, 1864  This issue has: "The War News--From The Valley--The Latest" "The News From Petersburg--The Enemy Reported to Be Leaving--Terrible Suffering Among the Yankees for Water" "The Situation In Georgia--Richmond & Atlanta--The Situation--The Responsibility" "Additional From the North--Movement of Our Forces in Maryland--Great Consternation & Excitement--Fears of An Attack on Baltimore" "Concentration of Our Troops Before Frederick" and more including the…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 14, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Bombs Will Burst Today From Both the Army & the Fleet" "General Miles Assumes Command" "Brave Dewey Sails In Again & The German Ship Retires" "Admiral Dewey Sailed In & Took Full Possession" & much more.
Ten pages, good condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War including a fine graphic headed: "Firing 45-Pounders Into Santiago".
Headlines include: "Toral Again Refuses To Make An Unconditional Surrender" "Fire Was Opened When Answer Was Received" "No Peace Overtures Have Been Made At Washington" "Santiago Will Be Stormed By the American Forces Today" and more.
Ten pages, minor scattered stains, good condition.

DEMOCRATIC STATE JOURNAL, Dayton, Columbia County, Washington (Territory), July 13, 1883 

* Rare old West publication

This is a volume 1 issue of a title we have never had before from Washington, 6 years before it would become a state. "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that it lasted for just 2 years, with just 5 issues held by one institution and scattered issues by another.
A typical newspaper of the day, large size, four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some very discrete…

NEW YORK HERALD July 13, 1862  The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "The Bombardment Of Vicksburg - Location of the City & the New Canal--Present Position of the Union Fleets." 
There are many ftpg. one column war heads including: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Sketch of Vicksburg & Surrounding Country" "Strength of the Rebel Batteries" "A Night In A Louisiana Swamp" "News From The Peninsula" "Second Rebel Merrimac at Richmond" and more.
Eight pages, very nice…

ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Virginia, July 13, 1812  

* Very rare 19th century American publication

A very scarce title, in fact we believe this is the first we have encountered it. There are no issues of this date recorded in Brigham outside of the American Antiquarian Society.
The masthead features an engraving of George Washington. 
Pages 1 and 4 are filled with ads including one: "Fifty Dollars Reward...a Negro Man Slave named Ben..." with details.
Four pages,…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 13, 1953

* Transocean Air Lines Flight 512
* Douglas DC-6A airplane disaster

The front page has a nice banner headline: "58 ON AIRLINER MISSING IN PACIFIC" with subheads and a small related map. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1864  

* Rebels 2nd Northern attack
* Washington D.C. captured ?

Nearly two-thirds of the first column is taken up with nice Civil War heads including: "INVASION" "Rumored Attack on the Northern Defenses of Washington by 15,000 Rebels" "Fighting at Silver Springs, Near Washington" "Reported Cavalry Fight at Westminster" "Martinsburg Reoccupied by Hunter's Troops" and much more. Addition war reports inside as well.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 13, 1897

* Oil and coal discoveries
* Alaska petroleum

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG OIL DISCOVERY" 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 4 pages, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 13, 1910

* German airship Erbsloh disaster
* Aviation pioneer Oscar Erbsloh

The front page has a banner headline: "BIG DIRIGIBLE BALLOON EXPLODES AND FIVE GERMAN AERONAUTS FALL 100 FEET TO DEATH" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. 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, two small library stamps within the…

LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, California, a pair of issues dated July 13 and 14 1908 each with front page content concerning the Olympic Games in London. Included are photos of 5 American participants as well a: "The Olympic Stadium, London".
Each issue is complete in 16 pages, light toning, generally nice.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 13, 1935

* Richard Strauss and Nazi Germany
* German composer, conductor & pianist
* Resigns because a Jew wrote his opera

The front page has a one column heading: "Richard Strauss Out In Row With The Nazis" with subhead: "In Hot Water Because Jew Wrote Opera Libretto, Composer Resigns" (See)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins and central fold, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 13, 1941 

* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball
* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (51)

The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "DIMAGGIO'S 2 HITS HELP YANKS TAKE 12TH STRAIGHT, 7-5" with subheads that include: "Browns Beaten as Joe Lifts Record to 51 Games..." and more. (see) Report continues on page 3  with box scores. Coverage on Joe DiMaggio continuing his hitting streak which would end at 56…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1849  Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "The Administration and California" which has much discussion on how California and New Mexico--recently won in the Mexican-American War--are to be administered.
Four pages, very nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, July 13, 1927

* Golfer Bobby Jones
* Open Championship
* St. Andrews, Scotland

This is section 3 only of the issue but it has its own masthead & dateline. The banner headline announces: "JONES LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF BRITISH OPEN TOURNEY" with a nice full-figure photo of Bobby Jones headed: "Champion Shows The Way". Also a subhead: "Super Putting Gives Bobby 68; Ties Course Mark" with more.
A fine issue on noted golfer Bobby Jones from during the early prime…

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930

* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted

This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"

Page 13B has one column headlines  that include: "BOBBIE JONES WINS U.S. OPEN WITH 287 CARD", "famous Atlantan Sinks 40-Foot Putt to Finish First Against Field of…

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 13, 1914  Page 7 has nearly a full page devoted to the recently opened, prestigious Kernwood Country Club. Two large images surrounded by considerable text make this great for display. See images for details.
Complete in 14 pages, small binding holes and partially loose at the blank spine, but in very nice condition for the era. A bit fragile with edge chipping & should be handled carefully.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1937

* Alice Salomon death w/ photo (1st report)
* German social reformer - social work pioneer
* Berlin, Germany - Nazis - Third Reich

The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "DR. ALICE SALOMON EXPELLED BY REICH" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 13, 1816  The ftpg. has most of a column headed: "NAVAL DEPOT" which begins: "The events of the late  war have established the opinion that it is necessary for the United States to create a Naval Depot or establishment on some part o the Chesapeake for the repairing of ships and their protection in time of war..." with much more including: "...Five positions have been suggested as proper for this establishment, viz: Norfolk, York River, St. Mary's…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 13, 1990

* Best "Ghost" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Romantic fantasy thriller film
* Patrick Swayze & Demi Moore

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Ghost" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 13, 1943

* Babe Ruth all star charity game
* Ted Williams - MLB baseball
* World War II - WWII

The sport's section (page 9) has a one column heading: "Bambino Pilots Team to Victory" with box scores. (see) 1st report on the charity game for World War II armed forces that featured Babe Ruth's all stars vs. the Boston Braves.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 22 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise…

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 13, 1878

* Island of Cyprus
* British takeover

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an brief article headed: "CONCERNING CYPRUS" "England Takes Possession of the Island" See image for text here.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1874

* Long Branch, New Jersey
* Caskill Mountains
* Summer resorts

Page 5 has one column headings: "SUMMER RESORTS" "Long Branch" "Up Among The Catskills" Early descriptions of these two famous Summer getaways.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 13, 1865 

* Horace Greeley & go west, young man

There has been some dispute, however general consensus is that Horace Greeley was the first to use the oft-cited phrase "Go West, young man...". There are many, many citations on the internet that Greeley used this phrase in his July 13, 1865 editorial. Here is the Tribune of that date and I've scoured through the issue yet never found the quote. The closest I could come is in "The Homstead Law" article, page 4 column…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, July 13, 1811  Pages 2 and 3 contain three documents, each signed in type by the President: James Madison (see for portions). Also a lengthy letter on the: "Battle of Agueda" signed by: Wellington.
Four page, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing near the top, nice condition.

THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, July 13, 1792  A 20 page magazine featuring a large engraving on the front page.
Near the back is the "American Intelligence" with various news reports, including datelines of Quebec, Kingston, Jamaica; Philadelphia, Albany, New York, Boston, and Niagara, the latter having a descriptive article on Niagara Falls.
A scarce periodical which lasted but 39 issues, from Jan. 6 thru Sept. 28, 1792. Never bound nor trimmed with wide, deckle-edge margins. Much worm damage…

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, July 13, 1930

* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* 3rd of 4 major wins (year of grand slam)
* Gallant Fox - horse racing

This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "JONES DEFEATS SMITH TO TAKE NATIONAL OPEN" 1st report coverage on Bobby Jones winning the U.S. Open golf championship at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota. This was his 3rd major win in the year of his famous gram slam.

Also on the same page is a one column…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 13, 1917

* The Bisbee deportation (1sqt report)
* Striking mine workers - vigilantes

This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "I.W.W. DEPORTATION AT BISBEE, ARIZ.", "Military Censorship On--Authorities Alert From Mexico to Canada--Disturbers Demand Higher Wages". This is 1st report coverage of the Bisbee deportation in Arizona.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning a little margin…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1946

* Jewish persecution continues
* Post World War II Poland

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "22 MORE MURDERS CHARGED IN POLAND"
"Spread of Pogrom Feared--Tennenbaum Chides Cardinal, Hints at Plea to Vatican" with coverage of the ongoing persecution of Jews after the end of World war II.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. Complete.