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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1934 

* Baby Face Nelson shootout
* The hunt for John Dillinger 
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The front page has a five column heading: "Machine Gun Gang Shoots 2 Police" with subhead and related photo on the back page. (see images) Through research, this was the work of the John Dillinger Gang led by Baby Face Nelson. History also determined John Dillinger himself was probably not involved because he was laying low in the…

Eric Clapton, Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1970

* Strawberry Fields rock music festival
* Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada advertisement
* Powder Ridge Rock Festival - Middlefield CT (canceled)
* Mick Jagger - Jim Morrison - Eric Clapton
* MISSING THE FRONT  & BACK LEAFS

Page 39 has a nice full page advertisement for the: "STRAWBERRY FIELDS" music festival.
background: The Strawberry Fields Festival of August 1970 remains a legendary chapter in rock history, primarily…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1898

* Fall of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINALLY SETTLED" with subheads. (see images) 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, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few tiny binding…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1940 

* Robert Pershing Wadlow death 
* Alton, Illinois Giant (1st report) 
* Tallest man ever in the World 

Page 12 has a one column heading: "Youthful Giant, Wadlow, To Be Buried At Alton" (see image)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: On July 15, 1940, Robert Wadlow, known as the “Alton Giant” and recognized as the tallest person in recorded history, died at the age…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 16, 1979

* "Dracula" - based on Bram Stoker's novel
* Gothic horror film - movie - John Badham
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actors Frank Langella & Laurence Olivier

Page 40 has a 8 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for the opening day of the horror film "DRACULA" (see images)
Background: The 1979 Dracula film, directed by John Badham, stars Frank Langella as a romantic and charismatic Count Dracula who arrives in…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789  Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspapers worldwide are extremely uncommon.
Here is a nice report of this significant event found on page 2, datelined: "Extract of a Letter from New York, dated May 1" with the text giving more details on the inauguration than is found in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1931

* Kid Chocolate wins Junior Lightweight title
* Very 1st Cuban World boxing champion

The sport's section (page 24) has a one column heading: "CHOCOLATE VICTOR BY KNOCKOUT IN 7TH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Kid Chocolate becoming the 1st world boxing champion from Cuba.
Complete in 44 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.

THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, July 16, 1840

* William Henry Harrison for president

This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.
Four pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, 5th Election Extra, July 16, 1964

* Barry Goldwater presidential nomination
* United States - Arizona Senator

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GOLDWATER WINS; L.A. Votes Bring end To the Cliffhanger" with subheads and photo.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold, generally in good condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 16-22, 1980  This issue contains many concert ads, which includes pull-page ads for Ted Nugent and The Clash, along with smaller ads for AC/DC, Heart, Alice Cooper, Harry Chapin, and more. Also present is a nice article: "Peter Gabriel Finds His Voice."
The front page has: "Reagan's Gamble", with a large photo of President Ronald Reagan, and the inside has the cartoon, "THE MARRIAGE KILLER", bu Jules Feiffer.
Complete in 104 pages, one soft fold, an inked…

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 16, 1793

* Rare 18th century publication
* France is now a "Republic"

  This is a quite scarce 18th century American title, this being the volume 1, number 13 issue. It existed only until 1799.

Half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report headed: "On A Well Regulated Militia". Following this is a: "Letter From the Minister of the French Republic to the Secretary of the United States of America", in which they proudly announce:…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 16, 1864  There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Inside has a half-page print: "On Board the Lilian, Running the Blockade Into Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina" which has a related nearly full-column article on the blockade running.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1794 

* re. United States Navy creation
* Construction of the frigates begins
* USS Constitution, Constellation & U.S.

 The front page has an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. Also two Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each signed in type by Samuel Adams.
The top of page 2 has: "The Age of Reason" which begins: "A work under this title has lately been written by the celebrated Mr. Paine...".
Page 3 has a…

NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1814  

* Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada capture
* American general Jacob Brown
* War of 1812 vs. British forces

The front page has: "Capture Of Fort Erie" as well as: "Fort Erie Captured".
Inside has; "Copy of a Letter from Captain Porter to the Secretary of the Navy" and several letters signed in type by: D. Porter concerning the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.

Background: In July 1814, during the War of 1812, American forces under General Jacob…

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 16, 1814 

* Battle of Chippawa - Ontario, Canada
* General Winfield Scott victory 
* Loss of the USS Essex - David Porter

The first several pages have much on American manufactures with various charts, including "Manufactures from Seed".
There is much content on the War of 1812 with most under the heading: "Events of the War" with smaller heads including: "Military" "Capture of Fort Erie--Battle of Chippewa" "General Orders" & more.
But the most…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1849  Page 3 has an interesting article: "What The Ladies Do In California" now that they are in a dramatically different living situation than they were used to before moving close to the gold mines.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1939

* Providence, Webster County, Kentucky
* Coal mine dust explosion disaster

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "19 MINERS KILLED, 9 STILL ENTOMED" with subheads, photo and list of the victims. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally very nice.

DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 16, 1992  The front page announces: "PEROT QUITS" "Texas Billionaire Says He Can't Win" with much coverage inside.
This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.
Sixty pages, tabloid-size, great condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1948 

* Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win
* Cleveland Indians Negro star at 42 years old
* John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pershing of A. E. F. Is Dead; On Service Rolls 62 Years" with subhead and nice photo. Much more on pages 12 & 13 as well.
The sport's section (page 22) has one column heads: "INDIANS TRIUMPH WITH PAIGE, 8 TO 5" "Top Athletics as Negro Star Scores in Relief..." This was Satchel…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1935

* Anti-Semitic riots - Berlin, Germany
* Pre Kristallnacht - Jewish holocaust - Jews
* Dooley Morgan & Bert Moore Negroes lynchings
* Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi

The front page has a one column heading: "Nazi Rioters Attack Jews in Berlin Cafes" (see)
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "2 ARE LYNCHED IN MISSISSIPPI BY WHITE MOB" (see)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the…

CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Anglers Times, July 16, 1989

* Splash Mountain opening day ad
* Disneyland - Anaheim, California
* Log fume amusement park ride
* Ridiculous controversy as being racist ?

Pages 18-19 have a double page advertisement for the opening of Splash Mountain, a log fume amusement park ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. This amusement ride is set to close in the near future as did its counterpart in Orlando, Florida. The banner heading reads: "The Wait…

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 16, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Merchants, planters, and…

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 16, 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: "New Fleet Assault Rakes Japan" "North Ports Blasted for First Time" "President, Churchill Fly to Berlin" "German Parties Agree On Five-Point Program" and more.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 16, 1912 

* Jim Thorpe - Carlisle Indians star athlete
* 1912 Summer Olympic games - decathlon

The top of the front page has one column headings regarding the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm: "Uncle Sam Leads All" "Track Games At An End" "Thorp Great All-Round Man" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2. Great to have this report on the front page.
Complete in 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, a little…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 16, 1898 

* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Troops Must Give Up Their Guns Or Renew The Fight With Americans" "Martial Law Now Rules In Spain" "Royal Decree Issued Suspending All Constitutional Rights" "Step To Secure Peace" "Spain Earnestly Seeking Peace" "Senor Sagasta Is Tired Of The War" and much more.
Ten…

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 

* Rare title w/ great masthead

This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other prints include: "The Late Austrian Field-Marshal Radetsky" "Bass Fishing" "London & Paris Fashions for July" and:…

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 

* Rare title w/ great masthead

This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other prints include: "The Late Austrian Field-Marshal Radetsky" "Bass Fishing" "London & Paris Fashions for July" and:…

THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, July 16, 1881  The front page has 3 accounts of recent hangings: "A Double Execution - The First Judicial Hanging in Lee County, Arkansas". It begins: "Isaac Green and John Hardin, both negroes, were hanged here to-day in the presence of about 5,000 persons...".
The other is headed: "Missouri Outlaws Executed" notes in part: "...says Meyers and Brown, the Sikestown desperadoes, were hanged there to-day..." with some detail. The third is brief & headed: "Willis Reeves…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1909

* Aviator pioneer Glenn Curtiss - aviation
* Early airplane flight in Long Island - New York

The front page has a two column heading: "CURTISS IS AFTER WRIGHT LAURELS" with subhead. (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 10 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the…

AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, July 16, 1811  

* Uncommon publication
* Slavery advertisements

A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the back page ads are: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which the highest price in cash will be paid."
Also: "150 Dollars Reward" for a runaway Negro man, James Ambly, with much detail. Two more slave…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1912

* Hubert Latham killed - death
* French aviator - aviation pioneer
* Airplanes - aeroplanes

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FAMOUS AVIATOR IS KILLED IN AFRICA BY BUFFALO" 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, two small library stamps within the masthead, irregular…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 16, 1878  The front page has an article: "The Indian War" A Sharp Fight Near Cayuse Station--The Hostiles to be Attacked in Force--Our Gallant Bernard in the Front, as Usual--Warm Work Expected".
Also on the ftpg: "Our Red Wards" "A Council with Red Cloud" datelined from the Red Cloud Agency.
Four pages, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, Philadelphia,  July 16, 1855  An interesting & very short-lived publication obviously themed on farming, with a very decorative & intricately engraved masthead (see). This title only lasted for 12 issues before combining with "The Pennsylvania Farm Journal".
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1869

* Monticello, Sullivan County, New York execution
* Hanging of Noah Bigelow for murder

Thew back page has an article headed: "THE DEATH PENALTY" "Execution in Sullivan County of Noah Bigelow for the Murder of His Niece" "The Scene At The Gallows" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1867

* M. Jeff Thompson
* Confederate General
* Southern editor

Page 4 has a editorial for the Yazoo Banner in Mississippi headed: "Filibustering Preparations In The Gulf States" and "Gen. Jeff Thompson Pitching Into A Southern Editor" signed in type: M. Jeff Thompson.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1921

The entire ftpg. is an interesting illustration captioned: "Reproducing the Naval Battle of Jutland for the Motion Picture Screen." with a related article within the issue. This is a early pictorial from the infancy of the motion picture industry. For any collection which related to early movies and motion pictures, this is a nice, displayable item from the early period.

Complete in 24 pages, inked library stamp in the left margin, otherwise…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1847  Page 3 has nearly two columns of reports from the Mexican War with a column headed: "Important From Mexico" "Latest from the Army of General Scott" which includes two letters form Puebla, Mexico, and one from Vera Cruz. Much detail.
Also a column headed: "From California which takes over a full column on the latest news from there, including mention that Monterey has been chosen by Gov. Kearney as the temporary seat of…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1811  Inside has over half a page taken up with a terrific summary of a recently published book: "The Travels of Col. Pike in the Louisiana Country" which comes under the heading: "Pike's Expeditions". Much of this article is Pike's efforts in tracing the source o the Mississippi River. A great account of early exploration of what was then the West (see for portions).
Four pages, nice condition.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 16, 1922

* Gene Sarazen wins his 1st of 7 majors
* United States Open Championship (U.S. Open)
* Skokie Country Club - Glencoe, Illinois

The front page of of the sport's section (page 17) has a six column heading: "Gene Sarazen Winner In National Open Golf Tourney" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Gene Sarazen winning his very 1st major championship in golf.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 50+ pages, light toning…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1904  The front page has "The Festival Hall, the Central and Dominating Structure of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The New Manhattan Wire-Cable Suspension Bridge Across the East River as it Will Appear When Completed"; The New White Star Liner 'Baltic' - The largest Vessel in the World"; "The Louisiana Purchase Exposition"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in twenty…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1873

* Very nice illustrated Circus advertisement

Page 2 has two columns entirely taken up with a nice, graphic advertisement for a circus, being the: "Great Eastern Menagerie - A Towering Giant Among Its Fellows - The Great 12 Center-Pole Tent - Dual Circus Exhibition!" with more on the double circus coming to Bethlehem. There are  four rather large illustrations of some of the acts (see).
Four pages, very nice condition with much news of…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1860 

* American boxer John C. Heenan
* Boxing champion welcome home

The front page has an article headed: "The Return Of Heenan" "The Champion Of The World At Home" "The Bencia Boy On Staten Island" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, July 16, 1886

* Haymarket Square riot
* Chicago IL Illinois
* Anarchy - Anarchists
* Jury sworn in - trial begins

The front page has one column headings: "ANARCHISTS TRIALS" "The Twelfth Man Secured" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice. Uncommon title.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1960  The headline announces: "Kennedy Calls For Sacrifices In U.S. To Help The World Meet Challenges of 'New Frontier' " with related subheads. The front page photos shows both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Complete in 34 pages, some light soiling to the top half of the ftpg., otherwise good.

DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 16, 1882

* Mary Todd Lincoln death (day of)

The front page has one column headings: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln", "Her Health Reported to be Failing Rapidly". See image for the text. She would die on this day.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, minor staining, otherwise good condition.

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 16, 1870

* Nathaniel Hawthorne
* Mrs. Bullfrog

This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings: "Mrs.Bullfrog" "By Nathaniel Hawthorne"
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 16, 1887 Inside the issue is a very nice full page which has 6 prints captioned: "KANSAS--VIEWS IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC CITY OF LAWRENCE" showing various scenes in the area. Another page has a related article on Lawrence as well. Also in this issue are illustrations of a reunion at Gettysburg with both the Blue and Gray, including a nice front page print which would be great for display. 

This is complete in 16 pages with some…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1961

* Arnold Palmer - golfer 
* British Open championship 
* Royal Birkdale 

The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "PALMER TAKES BRITISH OPEN" with subheads (see photos). Coverage continues on page S-7 with five column headline: "Palmer Rallies and Wins British Open by Shot" and related photo. 1st report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning his 1st of 2 British Opens at the Royal Birkdale Gold Club in Southport, England.
…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1861  Among the front page first column heads are those relating to fights just prior to Bull Run: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Another Important Victory in Western Virginia" "The Entire Army of General Garnett Routed" "Total Demoralization of the Rebel Forces" and more.
Some printing creases on the front page do not affect this text, otherwise 8 pages & in great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1932

* Liquid fueled rocket
* Johannes Winkler
* Altitude record attempt

This 26 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 4: "Inventor to Seek New Altitude With His Liquid Fuel Rocket"

See photo for test here. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Johannes Winkler was a German rocket pioneer who founded the first German rocket society and launched the first successful liquid-fuelled rocket…