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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 2, 1979

* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - MSG - Manhattan

Page 85 has a decorative full page advertisement for the "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND w/ Dave Mason" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On July 21, 1979, the Allman Brothers Band performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of their…

THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2, 1863  

* Most sought Confederate newspaper to be had ?

A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate soil, not just for being printed on the back of wallpaper (some others were as well) but because of the circumstances which surrounded the creation of this issue.
The story of this newspaper is intriguing, well-known to serious collectors. However, this is an issue printed before Yankee troops…

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, July 2, 1862 

* Great masthead engraving 

The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on pages 2 & 3 with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns.
Of added significance is the large and very decorative masthead engraving (see photos) which includes a…

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1928

* Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination (1st report)
* Gangster - gangland wars of the 1920's

The top of the back page (pg. 36) has a one column heading: "A GUNMAN DIES, GEMS AFLAME" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the assassination of gangster Frankie Yale (Uale). He was an associate of Al Capone.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1934 

* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany

The front page has a seven column heading: "Cannon Fire Near Munich Is Reported" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 2, 1932

* Democratic National Convention
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* 1st of 3 nominations
* Best title to be had  ?

The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROOSEVELT NOMINATED IN STAMPEDE; PICK GARNER TODAY FOR SECOND PLACE" with subheads and photo. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on FDR's nomination as a Democrat for the United States Presidency.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and some wear (chipping) at the…

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, July 2, 1974

* Juan Peron death
* President of Argentina

The front page has a bold headline: "PERON IS DEAD" with photo. First report coverage on the death of Argentina president, Juan Domingo Peron continues on page 2 with 2 more related photos.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

THE LITERARY TABLET, Hanover, New Hampshire, July 2, 1806  A scarce title as it is not listed in Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" nor in Mott's "History of American Magazines". it existed from 1803 thru 1807.
Published bi-weekly, 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the folds.

Background: The publication of The Literary Tablet on July 2, 1806, represents a critical snapshot of the Early Republic’s intellectual landscape, specifically within the orbit of Dartmouth…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1976

* Operation Thunderbolt - Entebbe raid
* Israeli counter terrorist mission in Uganda
* Air France hijacking - hostages released

The front page has a banner headline: "Freed Hostages Tell Ordeal" with subheads and related photo.  (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, nice condition.

THE BRYAN TIMES, Ohio, July 2, 1964 

* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes Congress - signing into law
* Nice headline for display
* Early, same day report

The front page features an historic banner headline: "HOUSE PASSES RIGHTS BILL".
The report begins: "The House finally passed and sent to the White House today far-reaching civil rights legislation born of race violence, bombings, vote curbs and continued resistance to school integration...". President Johnson would sign…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 2, 1864  There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Prints include: "The Deerhound Rescuing a Portion of the Crew of the Alabama..." with a page 2 article on the famous naval battle: "The Fight Between the Alabama & the Kearsarge" with 2 full page prints of the battle. Also a full page: "Kerbstone [Curbstone] Stockbrokers in New York".
Complete in 24…

GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932  

* Rudy Vallee shot ?

As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most needed in the depths of the Depression.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.

Background:The July 2, 1932 issue of Goofy Gazette was a New York–printed, eight-page tabloid-sized comic newspaper that satirized contemporary news, personalities, and events…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929

* Wilmer Stultz killed in airplane crash
* Amelia Earhart pilot on famous Atlantic flight

The top of the front page has one column headings: "STULTZ IS KILLED STUNTING PLANE; TWO PASSENGERS DIE" "Earhart Pilot Crashes as He Tries 'Falling Leaf' 300 Feet Up at Mineola" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two photos.
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Gets Air-Rail Line Post" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, July 2, 1881 

* Luray Caverns... 
* Sportsman's Tournament on Coney Island... hunting pigeons...
* Coney Island horseracing

One-third page inside: "Virginia--The Labyrinth In The Famous Luray Cave, Page County".

Full page has 4 scenes: "Sportsmen's Tournament At Coney Island--Methods Of Trapping and Transporting Pigeons For The Contests".

Also a full page with 3 scenes: "Commencement Exercises At The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1839  Page 2 has: "Religious Belief of Witnesses", which tells of a court case in Boston in which the defendant argued that a potential witness should be disqualified since the required oath "to tell the truth... so help me God" with their hand on a Bible would be meaningless to them. It is interesting to note this tension was being argued in the 1830's. See images for details.
The back page has multiple ads offering rewards for the…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 
Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1991

* Clarence Thomas nominated
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* President George H. W. Bush nomination

The top of the front page has a headline announcing: "A Conservative Black Picked for High Court" with subheads and photo of Thomas with the president. More reporting inside. Nice to have from one of the most Liberal cities in America.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929.
 
* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open - 2nd report
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck

The sport's section (page 21) has a two column heading: "Georgia House Lauds Jones in Resolution; Atlanta Plans Record Welcome Today" Also a one column heading on the same page: "JONES GOES HOME TO HIS LAW OFFICE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition, some spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 2, 1940

* An aging Jack Dempsey comeback ?
* Clarence "Cowboy" Luttrell
* Infamous exhibition boxing fight
* 1st ever mixed martial arts bout

The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "DEMPSEY WINS BY KNOCKOUT IN 2ND" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 2, 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: "U.S. Seizes Kume Island, 50 Mi. West of Okinawa" "Japan, China Battered Anew By Air Fleets" "July 4 Will See Yanks in Berlin" & much more. Much war reporting inside as well.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 2, 1864  This issue has: "The War News" "The Situation at Petersburg--Attack & Rout of the Raiders" "Additional From the North" & more, including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a one column masthead (typical in Southern papers late in the war), nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 2, 1870

* Chief Red Cloud
* Indians rights

 The front page shows: "The Sioux Chief, Red Cloud, in the Great hall of the Cooper Instituted, Surrounded by the Indian Delegation of Braves & Squaws...On the Wrongs Done to His People." There is a related article.
Among prints within: "California  Interesting Ceremony Mixing the Waters of the North Atlantic & North Pacific Oceans...Near the Cliff House, San Francisco". Also a halfpg: "Annual…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1852  

* Henry Clay funeral
* Kentucky statesman
* From the nation's capital

All four pages have wide, black mourning rules for the death of Henry Clay.
Page 3 begins with: "The Funeral" with nearly two columns taken up with reports concerning it and sentiments regarding Henry Clay.
A member of the Senate at the time, he passed away at the National Hotel in Washington, D.C., and was the first person to lie in state at the…

"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1937

* Reverend Martin Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame

The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS FINALLY PUT NIEMOELLER IN JAIL" with subheads that include: "Accuse Pastor of Slandering Notables and Calling for Opposition to Laws" "Court Trial Awaits Him" and more. (see) First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend Martin Niemöller, arrest by Heinrich Himmler's Gestapo…

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859  The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".
A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large engraving of ship, with nice embellishments in the margins, nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1901

* Williams, Arizona fire disaster
* Coconino County - Route 66

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILLIAMS BURNED" 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 8 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1907

* 1907 French Grand Prix
* Automobile motor race
* Racecar driver Felice Nazzaro
* Dieppe, Northern France

The front page has a four column headline: "AN ITALIAN WON THE GRAND PRIX AUTOMOBILE RACE" 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 8 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a few…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 2, 1928

* Roald Amundsen death
* Norwegian polar explorer

This 16 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page: "Report Amundsen Body Found In Sea Off Norway, Unverified; England Sends Planes to Hunt" with subheads.  Curious report here as history shows his body was never found.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few binding holes along the 1st column causing some text loss to mentioned report, otherwise good.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1909

* Elsie Sigel murder case
* Franz Sigel granddaughter
* New York Chinatown
* "William" Leon Ling

The top of the front page has a two column illustration headed: "The 'Infernal' Question" with subheads. (see) Although Galveston was the main focus in this report, this was to become to be known as the "Velasco Hurricane". Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1936

* Alexander Berkman suicide death
* Anarchist - anarchism - anarchy

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "ALEX BERKMAN, ANARCHIST, KILLS SELF IN FRANCE" with subhead. Photo of Berkman is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint,…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814  Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over. However, upon further inspection, the article above headed, "The Turnpike Road to Peace", makes it clear this is merely a proclamation being suggested to the President Madison stating that if he were to make such a declaration, the war would likely be over in less than a month.
Among the additional…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1910

* New York City Tong War
* re. Bow Kum slave girl murder
* On Leong Chinese - Four Brothers

The front page has a three column pictorial headed: "Tong War in Chinatown, New York, Result of the Murder of Slave Girl" with subhead. (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 12 pages, small library…

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pa., July 2, 1951  Near the top of the sports page is: "Feller In 3rd No-Hitter" and: "Pitchers Excel in Top Tests". The report begins: "Bob Feller, king of active Major League pitchers, sits on a pedestal today as the only modern day hurler with three no-hit games to his credit..." with more.
Complete in 10 pages, rejoined at the spine, a bit irregular at the spine and a few interior leaves close-trimmed at the spine margin, good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1996

* Best "Independence Day" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction action - extraterrestrial race

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Independence Day" 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…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1874

* C/1874 H1 (Coggia's Comet}
* The Great Comet of 1874

The top of page 3 has a two column diagram headed: "Coggia's Comet" Also one column headings: "THE COMET COME" "Her First Appearance Last Evening" "Scientific Sketch of the Celestial Visitor" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, being the "Extraordinary" edition which followed the July, 1735 issue--rarely found. See the photo for the title/index page which includes a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. Most of this issue is taken up with: "Several Poems upon Life, Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell...", plus content on "Proceedings and Debates in the First Session of Parliament".
Complete in 66 pages, 5 by 8 inches, the title/contents page is slightly smaller than the valance of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2005 

* Luther Vandross death (1st report)
* R&B music singer & songwriter

The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief item: "Luther Vandross, 54, Remapped Soul Singing" with a photos of him captioned: "An Icon: Vandross, who suffered a stroke in 2003, stood apart as singer of eloquence." The primarily article is on page B18 with a banner headline: "Luther Vandross, 54; 'Soul Balladeer' Sang With Eloquence and Restraint" and with a large photo of him (see).
Great to…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 2, 1910  The issue contains a full front page illustration: "The Jamaica Bay Improvement," which shows an aerial view of Jamaica Bay - with Rockaway Beach in the foreground & Manhattan in the distant background. An inside page has a related article.
Also present is a full page report with four photos: "An Electric Time Recorder For Flying Machines." Other topics with related prints are found throughout. 
There are three binding slits along the spine,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1925 

* Hack Wilson - New York Giants 
* 2 home runs in 1 inning 
* Babe Ruth - Yankees 

This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Giants Win Twice, Robins Also Triumph; Ruth's Homers Help Yanks to Victory" with subheads that include: "Wilson Gets Two in a Inning During Nine-Run Rally..." "BABE HAS HIS JOKE WITH 2 HOME RUNS" and more. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertismeents of the day. Complete,…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1814  The first 3 pages are taken up with a lengthy: "Report On The Fisheries" including a full front page chart, with notation that it is "By Thomas Jefferson".
Inside  has 6 1/2 pages of "Events of the War" concerning the on-going War of 1812. Among the subheads and reports are: "The Army" which begins: "The greater part of our army in the north is at or near Plattsburg under major general Isard..."; "A Proclamation" by the President concerning the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000 

* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Walter Matthau, 1920-2000" with the article headed: "An Expert Actor Perfected Grumpy, Rumpled Roles". The article carries over to take most of page 22 with an additional 6 photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1997 

* Robert Mitchum death (1st report)
* Film - movie actor - director - singer
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has report headed: "Robert Mitcheum, Durable Movie Star for 40 Years, Dies" with a color photo of him (see). The article carries over to page 16 with much text on his life & career.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city near where he lived & died,…

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 2, 1973

* Secretariat wins Arlington Invitational
* Post Triple Crown horse races

The sport's section (page C-7) has a two column heading: "Secretariat returns to N.Y. after victory at Arlington" (see) First report coverage on Secretariat winning the Arlington Invitational at Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40+ pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1933

* Famed double eagle coins are minted

Page 12N contains an interesting and somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "22,000,000 Coins Minted" with various details, and which includes: "...Included in this coinage were 445,500 double eagles and 1,754,000 eagles...".
It is noteworthy that the 1933 double eagle ($20 gold coin) currently holds the record for the highest price paid at auction for a single U.S. coin. It was purchased for $7.59 million. Those…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1859

* South Bend train wreck
* Indiana railroad disaster
* Michigan Southern Railroad

The front page has an article headed: "THE TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER" "on the" "Michigan Southern Railroad" "Sixty Or Seventy Persons Killed" and more. (see)
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, light dampstaining at bottom right corner, nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 2, 1859  This is the first issue of the new format, or "New Series" as described in the dateline. This was previously a folio-size newspaper. The front page has an illustration of "Nystrom's Improved Hydraulic Pontoon Dock". Inside the issue is "Baird's Car Seat and Reclining Chair"; "Crumbie & Brigg's Improved Cut-off"; "Tinkham's Spring Bed"; "Armstrong Gun" and other illustrations, articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 pages, very lite…

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, July 2, 1956

* United Airlines Flight 718
* TWA Flight 2
* Grand Canyon mid air collision

The front page has a six column headline: "CANYON IS SCOURED FOR 128 AIR VICTIMS" with subhead. Coverage on the United Airlines Flight 718 airplane disaster.
Other news of the day. 10 pages, small binding holes along spine, generally good.

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 2, 1875

* Newton-Jenney Party
* Black Hills gold discovery
* Colonel Richard A. Dodge

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

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 2, 1933

* Jake the Barber
Kidnapping

This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FACTOR KIDNAPPED; HELD FOR $100,000" "'Jake the Barber' IS Seized in Car After Leaving Chicago Roadhouse Party" "WIFE SEES GANG'S ACTION" and more (see photos).

1st report coverage on the famous fake kidnapping of John 'Jake the Barber' Factor during Chicago's gangster era in which Roger Touhy was framed.

This issue contains…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1864  Among the many front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CAMPAIGN" "Return of Gen. Wilson's Cavalry Expedition" "The Danville Road Thoroughly Destroyed" "Concentration of Rebel Cavalry to Cut Off Wilson" "He Gives Battle & Sends for Infantry Support" "Rebel Reports of Operations" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.