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ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 15, 1931

• Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
• Famous tax evasion trial - Gambling losses ?

The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE HEAVY BETTING LOSER, BOOKIES SHOW" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.

Background: On October 14, 1931, the trial of Al Capone in Chicago was in full swing as the notorious gangster faced federal charges of income tax evasion. During

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 15, 2003

• The Steve Bartman interference incident
• Chicago Cubs vs. Florida Marlins baseball
• National League playoff game 6 debacle

The top of the front page has a three column color photo showing Steve Bartman interfering with a foul ball catch attempt by Cubs outfielder Moises Alou. 
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline that announces: "Wrigley's New Goat" with subheads and two related photos. More inside.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages),

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 15, 1979

• "10" romantic comedy film - movie
• Opening day premiere review w/ photo
• Actor Dudley Moore & Actress Bo Derek

Page 49 has a opening day review for the film "10" with heading: "The Final Score: Dudley&Bo&Julie" and photo. Page 49 has a current advertisement for the film. (see images)
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

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Oct. 15, 1803  The top of page 2 has: Congress" which begins: "Is to meet at Washington on Monday next. The Louisiana treaty must immediately be taken up; as by one of its stipulations, the ratification must be on or before the first appropriations..." and much more.
Page 2 also has a curious & brief item: "Buonaparte has declared he will eat his Christmas dinner in London."
Four pages, some foxing, a bit irregular at the blank spine

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 15, 2012

• Red Bull Stratos - jump from space
• Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner
• High-altitude skydiving - stratosphere
• Helium balloon parachute record jump

The front page of section AA has a heading: "He Leaps into record books" with related photo. (see images) First report coverage continues on page AA2 with heading: "Daredevil breaks sound barrier in 24-mile fall" and 2 more related photos.
Complete with all sections (44 pages), nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 15, 1964

• Early Bob Dylan Halloween concert advertisement
• Philharmonic Hall performance - New York City
• "The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964"

Page 11 has a small advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Philharmonic Hall in Manhattan on Halloween night. This ad measures 3 x 2 inches. (see image) This concert was recorded for one of his live albums by Legacy Records.
wikipedia notes: The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live

THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, Oct. 15, 1873

• Rare old West publication
• From the wine country

Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber & cattle ranches.
Various news of the day with a great wealth of ads, some illustrated.
Four pages, nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 15, 1859  The front page has: "The Great Oyster Excitement - Scene On Board The Schooner Yankee Bird...". The inside has the desirable: "The International Cricket Match At Hoboken - Scene On The St. George's Ground, On The Morning Of The Match", which tells of the match between the United States and England. The opposing page has supporting text with details and a related illustration. The double-page centerfold is the illustration: "The Great Oyster

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 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: "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem".
Among prints within are: "Imperial Pawnbroker's Shop, Paris" "The Column of Vendome, Paris". "Sketches In Mexico" include: "The Great Cathedral & plaza, City of Mexico" "Village of Arispe". "New

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1933

• Germany quits League of Nations
• Adolf Hitler's 1st step to ruthlessness
• John Dillinger raids police station

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE AND ARMS PARLEY; HITLER SCORES TREATY, DEMANDS EQUALITY; CALLS ELECTION NOV. 12 TO OBTAIN APPROVAL" with many subheads. (see) This would be the beginning of Hitler's ruthlessness.
Also a one column heading on page 23: "ROB POLICE STATION OF ITS WEAPONS" with subhead. (see) Allow

THE SATURDAY EVENING HITCHING POST, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Oct. 15, 1904  The masthead notes this is: "A Good Thing To Tie To". this is a volume 1 issue.
This is primarily an advertising publication, with various tidbits & curiosities scattered among the ads. Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

THE EVENING WORLD, New York City, October 15, 1928

• D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
• Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey

The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN FLIES OVER THE CITY" with subheads and related map. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the first section only, light toning and minor wear at the margins, nice for display as such.

Note: All Graf

SUPPLEMENT TO CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1796  Occasionally newspapers would publish a "Supplement" to an issue to either provide space for advertisements or to report news that would not fit within the 4 page issue. This is one.
The front page begins with a: "Twenty-Dollars Reward" for a runaway: "...Negro servant lad..." with descriptive details. 
Complete as a single sheet issue, untrimmed margins, great condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 15, 1936

• Wallis Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
• Asks Ernest Aldrich Simpson for divorce
• Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)

The front page has six column heading: "Mrs. Simpson, Friend of King, Seeks Divorce" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 15, 2001

• Tom Brady 1st NFL football touchdown pass
• New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers

Page 7 of the sports section has a three column heading: "Charger Lead Evaporates; Patriots Win in Overtime" with lead-in: "New England 29, San Diego 26" and related photo. Stats on the game are on the following page. This was Tom Brady's very 1st NFL game with a touchdown pass. Ironic the pass was received by a Ohio State wide receiver (Terry Glenn), Michigan's top rival. I

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 15, 1950

• Wake Island Conference
• Korean War progress
• Douglas MacArthur
• Harry S. Truman

The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Truman Hails MacArthur Parley" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Wake Island Conference which was about the progress of the Korean War.
Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.

THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 15, 1864

• John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
• 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
• Report on the Greenback Raid

Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A party of guerrillas captured the westward bound train on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad last night, robbed the passengers and burned the cars. No other

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 1852

• California gold rush

Page 3 has: "From California" with various reports, a few bits including: "...Our population has been increased by the arrival of a large number of passengers...The crops are coming on in fine style...Quartz mining is fast gaining a stronghold among our business men...that rich gold deposits have been discovered by Lieut. Moore east of the Sierra Nevada..." with more.
Four pages, some minor irregularities at the

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1932

• Jessie Bonstelle death (1st report)
• American theater director & actress
• Katherine Plunket death (1st report)

The top of page 15 has a one column head: "JESSIE BONSTELLE, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo.
Also on page 15 is: "KATHERINE PLUNKET DEAD AT AGE OF 111" with subheads. We suspect this is one of the few publications to report these deaths as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 34 pages, rag edition, a little wear and staining along the

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 15, 1876

• Jesse James Gang
• Outlaw Frank captured

The top of page 4 has column heads including: "FRANK JAMES" "The Notorious Outlaw in the St. Louis Calaboose" "The Police of This City Effect the Capture in a Creditable Manner" "Frank Denies His Identity as a James boy--But He is Certainly the Northfield Robber Wounded in the Knee". The article takes over an entire column and has considerable detail (see for beginning).
Eight pages, very nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 15, 1871

• Rare & early from Southern California

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.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very nice

A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated October 15, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Abner Adams five pounds in bills of this state...and charge the state.  Pay Table Office, Oct. 15, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 5 1/2 by 7 3/4 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display, and dated just 4 days before Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown.

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 15, 1861  The front page is filled with ads, with Civil War column heads on pages 2,  3 and 7, including: "THE REBELLION" "Official Report of the Recent Gallant Naval Exploit at Pensacola" "Important From Missouri" "Gen. Fremont About to Advance" "Reported Demoralization of the Rebel Army Under Gen. Price" and more.
Twelve pages, some toning, good condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 15, 1913

• Aviator Lincoln Beachey
• "The Man Who Owns The Sky"
• Airplane stunt (loop) attempt disaster

The front page has a two column heading: "Beachey's Death Nemesis Pursues Him As He Again Enters The Flying Game" with subhead and photo. (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 14 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, October 15, 1939

• HMS Royal Oak battleship sinks
• German U-boat attack

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "800 OF ROYAL OAK CREW MISSING..." with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete 1st section only with pages 1-14, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 15, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Reported Fighting South of the Rapidan" "Cavalry Skirmishing Continued" "Particulars of the Fighting Sunday & Monday" "Gallant Behavior of Col. Gregg's Cavalry..." "Battle with 5,000 Rebels Under Chalmers at Colliersville" "Enemy Repulsed by Gen. Sherman with Loss" "Rebels Annoying our Troops at Battery Gregg" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, generally good condition.

BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 15, 1812  Page 2 has a report: "Western News" which mentions in part: "...news relative to the war operations in the North West...two large boats...entered the mouth of Genesee River and cast out two vessels...Several other vessels have been captured on the lake and some depredations committed by the English boatmen on the frontier inhabitants..." and more.
Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

Background: During the War of 1812, the Genesee River in western New

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836  Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, and stated to be furnished after a device of his. It consists of a cutting and stabbing knife, to the back which is fixed a pistol, the same handle serving

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862  This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.

Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "The New York Tablet, A Catholic Paper, on the [Emancipation] Proclamation" "Negro Raids" "War News of the Week" "General Buell's Official Report" from

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862  This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.

Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "The New York Tablet, A Catholic Paper, on the [Emancipation] Proclamation" "Negro Raids" "War News of the Week" "General Buell's Official Report" from

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1949

• Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders
• Socialists - socialism - guilty verdict (1st report)

The top of the front page has five column headline on the Smith Act trials of Communist party leaders, with: "11 COMMUNISTS CONVICTED OF PLOT; MEDINA TO SENTENCE THEM FRIDAY; 6 OF COUNSEL JAILED IN CONTEMPT" with various related subheads & a photo as well. Much more on the following pages.
This issue reports the first of several trials, one of the lengthiest trials in

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836  Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, and stated to be furnished after a device of his. It consists of a cutting and stabbing knife, to the back which is fixed a pistol, the same handle serving

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1863  The ftpg. has reporting on the Battle of Bristoe Station with: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Fighting on Monday". Also: "The Attempts to Destroy the Ironsides" "The Injuries to the Monitors" "From Charleston--Another Attempt to Destroy the Ironsides". More war reporting on pate 2 as well.
Four pages, good condition, large folio size. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only (editorial section), October 15, 1933

• Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany
• Quits League of Nations - editorial

The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE; HITLER ASKS 'PLEBISCITE'" with subheads. (see) First report editorial by Edwin Leland James.
Other topic throughout. Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition..

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1935

• William Lyon Mackenzie King
• Canadian federal election
• Prime Minister of Canada
• Liberal Party

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CANADA IS SWEPT BY THE LIBERALS IN DECISIVE VOTE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on William Lyon Mackenzie King winning the Canadian federal election for Prime Minister of Canada. Reporting continues inside with photo of King. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 15, 1999

• Best "Fight Club" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
• Brad Pitt and Edward Norton

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fight Club" 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 most desirable Hollywood-area

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1934

• French Statesman Raymond Poincaré death
• Prime Minister & President of France

The front page has a one column heading: "POINCARE IS DEAD; WAR STATESMAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 15, 1892  The front page shows: "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic", celebrating the 400th anniversary. Items inside include: "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan" "Front View of the Apparatus for Lifting Blocks of Beton and Carrying them to the Car" "Edison's Patents Sustained by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals" "Portrait of Columbus, by Sebastian del Piombo, Recently Discovered at Como" "The

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1931

• Manuel Azaña Díaz becomes prime minister
• Niceto Alcalá-Zamora resignation
• Second Spanish Republic - Spain

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LIBERAL HEADS SPAIN AS PRESIDENT QUITS ON CHURCH DISPUTE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on resignation of Niceto Alcalá-Zamora as prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic and his replacement with Manuel Azaña. Article continues inside with photo of Azaña.
Other news, sports and

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 15, 1892  The front cover is "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic". Inside the issue is "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan"; "Front View of the Apparatus for Lifting Blocks of Beton and Carrying them to the Car"; "Edison's Patents Sustained by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals"; "Portrait of Columbus, by Sebastian del Piombo, Recently Discovered at Como"; "The Canadian Plan for the Utilization of

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 15, 1886

• Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Texas
• Hurricane disaster (1st report)

The front page has one column headings: "TOWN ENGULFED" "Sabine Pass, Texas, Washed Away by a Big Flood" "Fifty People Drowned" "Looking Death in the Face With no Hope of Escape" "The Scenes Of Terror" and more.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, small clipping cut away on 2nd leaf (unrelated), a

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, October 15, 1858

• Pike's Peak gold rush
• Kansas Territory boom

Page 3 has an article headed: "The Pike's Peak Gold Mines in Kansas--Advice to Gold-Seekers". See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice condition.

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1881

• James A. Garfield assassination
• Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty

The front page has one column headlines that include: "'NOT GUILTY'", "Guiteau's Plea in the Washington Criminal Court", "The Abject Coward Taken Before the Judge in Safety", "The Assassin's Trial Set for November Seventh" and more.  Loads of text, too much to photograph all. This is 1st report coverage on Charles Guiteau pleading not guilty for the assassination of

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1962

• George Blanda 6 TD passes
• Houston Oilers - 56 points
• NFL football

This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines 37: "TITANS CRUSHED BY OILERS, 56-17", "Blanda Hurls 6 Touchdown Passes--Scoring Mark Set" with stats. 1st report coverage on Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda throwing six touchdowns passes in a game against the New York Titans.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Very minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 15, 1939

• HMS Royal Oak battleship sinks
• German U-boat attack

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "800 Missing After British Warship Sunk" and
"German U-Boats Score Second Major Sea Victory of War"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with more on the early stages of World War II.

A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

wikipedia notes: HMS Royal Oak (pennant number 08) was a Revenge-class

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 15, 1928

• D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Transatlantic flight Over the Atlantic Ocean ends

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BIG ZEP TOURS CITIES OF EAST AS TRIP ENDS,"
"Thousands Cheer Graf; New York Visit Slated Before Landing at Lakehurst Today."

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: Dr. Eckener

THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 15, 1796

• 18th century American title

Much of the content in this title is literary in nature but there is some "news" reports as well. Some items include: "Particulars of the Insurrection in Aux-Cayes" "London" "Curious Irish Love Letter" "Study to be Quiet & Mind Your Own Business", etc. Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, scattered foxing, mostly nice.

THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 15, 1931

• Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
• Tax evasion trial ending
• Capone a bad gambler?

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Bookmakers State Capone is "Sucker"" "They Testify He Lost and Paid Thousands Without Complaint"

Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict that would send him to prison for 11 years.

Other news of the day with small report on Thomas Edison nearing death. Light browning,

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 15, 1928

• D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Transatlantic flight
• Arrives in United States (1st report)

This 28 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ZEPPELIN SALUTES WASHINGTON" with subheads and small related photo. (see)

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

wikipedia notes: Dr. Eckener commanded the "Graf Zeppelin" on its first intercontinental trip, a

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 15, 1957

• Sputnik 1 in orbit success
• World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
• Space race begins

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that read: "Top Scientists Brief Eisenhower On red Sputnik" "Sputnik Changes Course in Orbit"

This event shocked the American scientific community and sufficiently scared the Americans into an all out space race. There was great fear at the time of Soviet dominance of space and the potential use of