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THE WEEK MAGAZINE section only of The Detroit News, Oct. 18, 1959 The front page of this section has a color of Ernest Hemingway. And inside is a piece by A. E. Hotchner titled: "Hemingway Talks To American Youth" (see images)
Complete Pictorial Magazine section with 48 pages, a few small binding holes along the top margin, nice condition.

Background: Published on October 18, 1959, just under two years before the author's death, this cover story offers a rare late-life profile written by Ernest

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1947

• Robot rocket plane
• Speed of sound tested?

Page three has a small but notable heading: "British Robot Test Fails", with subheading: "Rocket-Driven Plane Found to Travel Below Speed of Sound", and more. This describes one of the tests of the Miles M.52 project - a top‑secret, turbojet‑powered aircraft developed by the UK’s Ministry of Aviation with Miles Aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775

• General George Washington
• Named Commander-in-Chief
• Continental Army - British reaction

The front page begins with a nice item from London concerning George Washington: "General Washington, who was lately appointed Generalissimo over the Provincials, has refused any salary, and is to attend to the hazardous and arduous duty allotted him from principle only. A most noble example & worthy of imitation in Great Britain, particularly at this time for

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Oct. 18, 1981

• Very early "Motley Crue" on the Sunset Strip
• American heavy metal - hard rock band
• Roxy Theatre nightclub advertisement
• Future attractions w/ Motley Crue/Dokken
• Birth of the "Hair" bands of the 1980's

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1937

• Florence Dugdale death (1st report)
• Children's stories writer - Thomas Hardy wife

The top of page 17 has a one column photo of Florence Dugdale with heading: "MRS. THOMAS HARDY WIDOW OF NOVELIST" with subheads that include: "Dies at 56 in England, Where She Spent Years Writing Husband's Biography" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

background: Florence Emily Dugdale was

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1945

• Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer WARNING
• Los Alamos National Laboratory Director

The top of page 2 has one column heading: "Warn Of Death Toll In Millions In Atomic Raid" with subhead and small photo of Oppenheimer. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: On October 17, 1945, J. Robert Oppenheimer issued a solemn warning about the unprecedented dangers of the atomic bomb, emphasizing that its creation had

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1935

• Guglielmo Marconi - Italian inventor
• Death Ray - beam invention ?

The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Marconi Ready to Take Micro-Wave to War; Said to Have Tested Halting Planes in Air" (see) 
Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background:In 1935, Italian newspapers and some international media reported that Guglielmo Marconi, the famed radio pioneer, had developed a so-called “death ray” capable of disabling

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 18 1983

• The Grateful Dead & The Band - rock bands
• Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
• Syracuse University Carrier Dome concert ad

Page 98 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by "GRATEFUL DEAD & THE BAND" concert at the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University.
background: On October 22, 1983, the Grateful Dead delivered a high-energy, widely praised performance at the Carrier Dome in

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 18, 1864  This newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy has much reporting on the Civil War.
But perhaps the most significant is a front page account with heads: "Mosby On the Grand Round" which begins: "Mosby is again on the grand round..." and includes a dispatch signed in type by: R. E. Lee noting: "On the 14th instant Colonel Mosby struck the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Duffield & destroyed a U.S. mail train consisting of a locomotive and 10

GAZETTE DE LONDRES, March 14, 1677  This is a rare issue of the French edition of the very famous "London Gazette", obviously printed for the French-speaking residents of London, This is only the 5th or 6th such French language edition we have encountered in our 50+ years.
Of special note is we were able to pair this issue up with the corresponding issue of the LONDON GAZETTE printed in London, with the same date of March 14, 1677.
Both are complete as single sheet issues, 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 18, 1823

• The Grand Opening of the Erie Canal

Certainly the best report is the lengthy & historically significant article headed: "The Erie Canal--Meeting of The Waters" which takes 7 1/2 pages.
It is difficult today to appreciate the significance of the Erie Canal, which provided a much-needed water route from the East Coast (Hudson River) to the Western territories. The canal did much to colonize what are now the Western states and was an incredible

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 18, 2002

• Best "The Ring" movie advertisement
• Grand Opening Day premiere review
• Supernatural psychological horror film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Ring" 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 CORVALLIS GAZETTE, Oregon, Oct. 18, 1873

• Rare old Pacific Northwest publication

An uncommon title from this Western Oregon city, which very briefly served as the state capital. In fact the front page has nearly 3 columns taken up with a report headed: "The New State Capitol" "Laying The Corner Stone" "Imposing Masonic Ceremonies" at Salem.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few discrete archival mends at margins, nice condition.

Background: This four-page issue of The Corvallis Gazette

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 18, 1677

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content.
The

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1865

• Very early Yosemite description w/ diagram

The front page has a detailed, column-wide diagram and a wonderful account of a visit the Yosemite Valley and surrounding region: "From The Missouri To The Pacific...XVI" "Yosemite--Its Discovery--Our Party--View From Inspiration Point--Entering the Valley" & more.
The report begins: "See Yosemite and die! I shall not try to describe it; the theme is too large and my capacity too small...". This is one of the best,

THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND, "Scottish National Literary Miscellany", Dundee, Scotland, Oct. 18, 1882  This is the first of this title we have discovered.
Sixteen pages, 9 by 13 1/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, great condition.

THE BEACHCOMBER, Incorporating The Salerno Times, Italy, Oct. 18, 1943  We can find nothing concerning this title, but it appears to be a British "camp newspaper" from during World War II, printed in or near Salerno, Italy. Noted in the masthead is: "Newspaper Of 35 Brick".
A single sheet issue, various stains, mostly to the back page, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, some wear at the margins.

THE TIMES, San Mateo, California, Oct. 18, 1989

• Loma Prieta earthquake disaster
• San Francisco, California

The banner headline above the masthead: "BAY AREA REELS UNDER DEVASTING 6.9 QUAKE" with another banner head more local to San Mateo: "Peninsula Is Spared The Worst" Various related photos, subheads, and a map of the area.
Nice to have a report of this tragedy in a local newspaper.
The complete first section with 14 pages, very nice condition.

background: The Loma Prieta earthquake struck

WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 18, 1800  Somewhat of a literary title but other content as well including a poem titled: "Slave Trade". Also: "Horrid Murder" "Radnor Forest"; an interesting unpublished letter by George Washington dated Nov. 26, 1775; "Female Constancy" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 18, 1999

• Staples Center (Crypto.com Arena) opens
• Multi-purpose indoor arena inaugural event
• Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band concert

The front page of section B has a one column heading: "'Boss' Brings Madness to Edge of Downtown" with subhead. (see)
The top of page 2 of this section has a banner heading: "OPENING: Staples Center Brings Madness to Edge of Downtown" with 2 related photos.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1862  The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF M'CLELLAN'S ARMY. The Scene of the Next Great Battle in Virginia" which shows from Martinsburg to Sharpsburg to Harper's Ferry & Hillsboro.
Among the front page column heads are: "The Advance of the Union Forces" "Reconnoissance & Skirmishes with the Enemy" "The Rebels Found in Large Force Beyond Bunker Hill" "A General Engagement Imminent" "Important From Norfolk" "The War In Kentucky".
Eight

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 18, 1900

• Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt whistlestop campaign
• Pre-1900 United States presidential (VP) election
• Canton, Stark County, Ohio train visit

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BILLY AND TEDDY" 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. Rare as such.
Complete with 8 pages, 19 x 14 1/2 inches, small library

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - 1st report

Page 3 has the first report of the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "Serious Disturbances At Harper's Ferry".
It reads like a first report. It begins: "Information of a somewhat startling character having been received...of serious disturbances at the Harper's Ferry Armory, the War and Navy Departments have promptly

TARZANA TIMES, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Oct. 18, 1940  A simple little "neighborhood" newspaper with local news tidbits & ads.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches inches, printed on slick-stock newsprint, very nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1861  Among the many front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Enemy's Outposts Established at Fairfax Court House" "Brilliant Victory of the Union Troops on the Upper Potomac" "Skirmish Between Gen. Siegel's Troops & Price's Forces" "Effects of the War in Texas" "Destitution & Suffering Among the People" "The Fight at Harper's Ferry" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989

• San Francisco earthquake (1ST REPORT)
• Best title to be had ?

This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake. The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building.
The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusively reports concerning the earthquake with a wealth of photos, including two from the World Series game in progress at the

THE PENINSULA TIMES TRIBUNE, Palo Alto, California, Oct. 18, 1989

• San Francisco earthquake

The dramatic headline appears at the very top, above the title: "KILLER QUAKE" with two large color photos and another headline: "Death Toll Put at 271". More photos and text inside.
Great to have this report from a city very close to the disaster.
Complete in 46 pages with all 6 sections, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 18, 1977

• Lufthansa Flight 181 hijacking
• Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
• German Autumn - Terrorists - Mogadishu, Somalia

The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOSTAGES RESCUED; German Commandos Blast Open Jet, Kill 3 Hijackers" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1938

• Karl Kautsky death (1st report)
• Marxist theoretician - philosopher

The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "KARL KAUTSKY, 84, MARXIST, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) 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 with all 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Karl Johann Kautsky (16 October 1854

PUCK, New York, Oct. 18, 1893

• Color political prints - cartoons

Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "Senatorial Courtesy."
double-page centerfold: "The 'Enfant Terrible' of

THE NEW TORK TIMES, October 18, 1929  This issue reports events leading up to the Great Stock Market Crash of 1929, and includes pre-crash stock reports from the major exchanges.  It is great for providing context for one of the top 10 most historic events of the 20th century.  Other news includes news re:  "Rum Ring Paid Big Bribes, Seized Records Reveal; 6 Months' Profit $2,000,000" along with a report of an armored robbery:  "Flees With $63,000 In An Armored Car".
Complete with all 56

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 18, 1996

• Best "Sleepers" movie advertisement
• Grand Opening Day premiere review
• Legal crime drama film - star cast

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sleepers" 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 LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 18, 1760  Two-thirds of page 2 is taken up with: "A Succinct View Of The Importance of Canada" being a lengthy chart which provides details on the navigation of the various rivers, and other information. Also most of a page taken up with: "...account is given of the French Ecclesiastical Government at Louisbourg in the Island of Cape Breton" in Canada. The bkpg. has a few small items relating to the French & Indian War.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1868

• John Allen (saloon keeper) arrested
• "Wickedest Man in New York"
• Notorious underworld figure
• Post Water Street revival - dance hall

Page 6 has an article headed: "John Allen At Tombs" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on John Allen's arrest shortly after he claimed to be reformed. Google Wikipedia for more information re: John Allen (saloon keeper).
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1898

• Outlaw Jesse James' son

The bottom of page 3 has a small & somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "Jesse James Indicted" which begins: "The grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw..." (see). The following year he would be acquitted of robbery of a Missouri Pacific train.
Four pages, margin toning, very nice condition, should be handled carefully.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1928

• William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking'
• Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

Page 32 has small one column headings: "HICKMAN IN DEATH CHAMBER" "Los Angeles Girl's Slayer Refuses Imprisoned Friend's Plea for Aid" (see) Coverage on the upcoming execution (eve) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, this is the rare rag

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 18, 1875

• Newton-Jenney Party
• Black Hills expedition
• Gold discoveries

This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "The Black Hills Expedition". See image for text.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, very minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1862  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Army Of The Potomac" "A Battle Imminent" "Advance of More Troops Over the River" "Indications that the Rebels Intend to Fight" "Reminiscences of the Battle of Shiloh" "Serenade to Brig-Gen. Prentiss" "Account of His Captivity" "Suffering of the Men Taken with Him" and more.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 18, 1770

• Pre Revolutionary War tensions

Page 6 has reports headed "America" from Boston, Newport, Marblehead, Philadelphia & New York, including: "...Resolved, That we will adhere to & support the non-importation agreement...so long as a majority of the colonies who have entered into similar agreements shall adhere to & preserve the same." and also: "...acquainted Capt. Lyon that New York had broke their non-importation agreement & deserted their sister

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 18, 1928

• William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking'
• Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Hickman Awaits Death In Noose", "Girl's Slayer, Resigned to Fate, Will Be Hanged Friday 10 A.M.".

This tells of the upcoming execution (eve) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year-old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.

Other news of the day. Light browning, a little

ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, October 18, 1895

• Braden TN Tennessee
• Negro lynching
• Gruesome coverage

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "A TERRIBLE EXPIATION", "Tortured, Mutilated, Lynched and Beheaded", "Penalty Meted Out To A Negro" and more. See photos for 1st report coverage on the lynching of Negro, Jeff Ellis, at Braden, Tennessee. A very detailed and gruesome report here.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Good

JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 18, 1890

• Color political prints

Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very similar rival Puck. Puck finally expired in 1918, while Judge continued to thrive

THE DAILY WISCONSIN UNION, Madison, October 18, 1866

• Uncommon title

Among the front page items are: "The Alabama Claims to be Urged", "Run On A Canadian Bank", "A Great Fenian Meeting in Rochester, N.Y." and more. Four pages, very nice condition.

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1820  Page 3 has a interesting article: "The Deaf & Dumb Fond of Music" being a letter about a musical artist born deaf and dumb (see). Page 3 also has an article on: "Mr. Guille's Ascension" in a balloon.
Four pages, nice condition.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 18, 1928

• William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking'
• Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "HICKMAN GOES TO DEATH CELL" "'It Won't Be Long Now,' Cries Another Murderer as Slayer Passes"

Tells of the upcoming execution (eve) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.

Other news of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise in

AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York October 18, 1877. An inside report features "The President has determined on Theodore Roosevelt of New York for collector...". This is Teddy Roosevelt's father. This is complete in 8 pages  measuring 11.5 x 16 inches and is in good condition. See photos for details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 18, 1884. (print only)

This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Lashing Himself Into Fever Heat"  -- 'Black-Law Reid "You are British Free-Traders, Dudes, Phariesees, Frauds, and Mugwumps - that's what you are!"'.

The print size is approximately 16 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated October 18, 1942.

Headlines on the frontpage read "U.S. Troops Land 800 Mi. So. of Dakar" "No Big Scale Battle On Guadalcanal Yet -- But Attack Is 'Serious'" "10 men Can Load The Gun To Kill The Poll Tax!" "Nazis Gain At Stalingrad" "Inside War Prisons". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.

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

SPRINGFIELD DAILY RERPUBLICAN, MA, October 18, 1907.

• William Marconi
• 1st Transatlantic Message
• Wireless

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "TRANSATLANTIC WIRELESS" "Marconi Inaugurates Service" "More Than 5000 Words Sent" with subhead. This issue is browned and somewhat pulpish at the margins with little wear and a few margin tears.

LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, October 18, 1932, from Lancaster, Ohio. "His Third Bride?" is above a photo of Charles (Charlie) Chaplin and Paulette Goddard as it appears on the front page of this issue. This is a full issue and is in good condition. See photos for full details.