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THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., June 22, 1918

* Hammond Circus Train Wreck
* Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus disaster
* Michigan Central Railroad - Indiana

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Circus, In Rear-End Collision, Almost Wiped Out" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The 1918 Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train wreck stands as one of the most…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1844 

* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed

It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.
After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to five men expected to be candidates for the presidency, asking each what he would do to protect the citizenship rights of the…

THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. June 22, 1970

* Crescent City, Iroquois Co. Illinois disaster
* Train derailment wreck & fireball explosions  

Near the bottom of the front page is a six column heading: "Illinois Town Engulfed in Holocaust" with photo. (see images) 
Complete with 32 pages, a few binding holes, nice condition.

background: On June 21, 1970 (Father’s Day morning), a catastrophic freight train derailment and fire devastated Crescent City, Illinois, when a Toledo, Peoria &…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1863 

* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Rebels advance towards Gettysburg
* History about to be made (historic)

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are several relating to the Confederate advance towards Gettysburg: "Movements Of The Rebels" "A Force of 40,000 Reported at Hagerstown & Williamsport, Md." "Cavalry at Mercersburgh, Penn., Stealing Horses" "A Force Said To be Near Gettysburgh" "The Rebels Still at Greencastle on Friday--Scouts…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1993

* Marijuana - pot - reefer - dope - cannabis
* Resurgence - Richard Goldstein editorial 
* Pre-medical marijuana era 

The front page has an image of a green marijuana leaf with heading: "keep dope alive" And starting on page 28 is a lengthy editorial by Richard Goldstein headed: "refer redux" and continues on multiple inside pages. Page 29 has humorous illustrations regarding the drug. (see images)
Background: …

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1961

* White Horse Tavern - Hudson Street
* Bohemian culture - writers & artists
* Drunken antics of Jack Kerouac fame

The front page has a heading: "The Wonderful World Of the White House" with photo inside the tavern. (see images) Article continues inside.
Background: In 1961, the White Horse Tavern stood as a dimly lit sanctuary for New York City's restless intelligentsia, its warped wooden bar and…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1967

* Martin Luther King Jr. speech
* Hospital workers in Harlem
* "We shall overcome. No lie can live forever"
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***

The front page has a heading: "The Coming of King: A Charismatic Moment" with photo. (see images) King's speech continues on the inside pages and includes his quote: "We shall overcome. No lie can live forever". King would be assassinated less than a year later.
I suspect this to be…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 22, 1947 

* Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel assassination (1st report)
* Flamingo Club, Las Vegas, Nevada - Murder Inc.

The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BUGIE SIEGEL SLAYER HUNTED; QUIZ PARTNER" with a few related photos (small) including one of Siegel with heading: "Bugsie Siegel Slain" (see images) First report coverage on the assassination of famous gangster/racketeer Bugsy Siegel.
Thirty + pages, some small binding holes along the spine, nice…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873  

* Susan B. Anthony indicted for voting

A bottom corner of the front page has a small and discrete report headed: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Eight pages, a small bit from the lower spine causes some text loss in the first column, not remotely close to the mentioned report, otherwise nice condition.

background: The June 22, 1873, report in the New York Times captured…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, June 22, 1819  The front page has a full column taken up with a treaty with various Indian tribes in the state of Ohio, signed at its conclusion by the President: James Monroe, and the "X" signatures of many Indian chiefs, tribes including the Senecas, Oettawas, Wyandottes, Shawanees, and Ottawas.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, never-trimmed margins, good condition.

background: The presence of this treaty on the front page of a…

LYON COUNTY TIMES, Silver City, Nevada, June 22, 1878  Wikipedia offers much information on this early mining town: Silver City was established in 1859, named for the silver deposits discovered in the area. Through this narrow gorge thousands of travelers passed on their way to the silver mines of the Comstock Lode. By 1861, the town had four hotels, multiple saloons and boarding houses, and a population of 1,200. The town was the site of the Comstock's first silver mill—Paul's Pioneer. During

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1982

* English rock band SQUEEZE Performance
* Part of the second British invasion
* Madison Square Garden - MSG concert ad

Page 91 has a full page advertisement for a "SQUEEZE" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (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 counterculture newspaper known for being…

CHESTER TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1945  The banner headline notes: "Gen. Marshall Pledges Invasion of Japan---Plan for 'Speedy Victory' " with many related subheads.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.

STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, June 22, 1868  A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inches, great condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 22, 1972

* Cheech & Chong comedy duo
* "Big Bambu" album release
* Drug and counterculture movement

Page 51 has a full page advertisement for the release of "Big Bambu" comedy album by Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 2001

* Carroll O'Connor death (1st report)
* TV television actor & director
* "All in the Family" Archie Bunker
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "TV Icon Carroll O'Connor Dies" with subhead: "The Actor Played Lovable Bigot Archie Bunker for 13 Years in Two Series". The same box has: "John Lee Hooker Dies at 83", the blues superstar. The article on Carroll O'Connor carries over to take most of page…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 22, 1773

* Phillis Wheatley's London arrival
* Famous Woman servant turned poet

Certainly the most notable report is found on the back page, which contains: "Last Thursday the celebrated negro girl Phillis, the Poet, whose extraordinary talents have lately been taken notice of in the News Papers, arrived in London from Boston in New England. She had a letter of recommendation from a merchant at Boston to a bookseller in London, and is shortly to be…

PLASTTRADING PALETTE, The Netherlands, June 12-22, 1963  This is a very curious & perhaps experimental or promotional newspaper printed entirely on plastic.
It was done by a plastics firm in The Netherlands to show how versatile plastic could be--it could even be used for printing newspapers. The "newspaper" appears to be an in-house publication, likely distributed to employees of Plasttrading, Ltd. If meant to extol the versatility of plastic, this effort never caught on beyond its use as an…

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 22, 1861  

* Very nice full front page map of Virginia 
* Early months of the American Civil War

The entire front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map, headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA - Position of the Rebel Forces, Batteries, Entrenchments and Encampments in Virginia -- The Fortifications for the Protection of Richmond."
Various war reporting on the inside pages.
Eight pages, a few small, older tape stains, good condition.

Background: In June…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1932

* Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
* Nikola Tesla - father of radio

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "70,000 SEE SHARKEY OUTPOINT SCHMELING TO WIN WORLD TITLE" with subheads. (see images) Much more in the sport's section (pages 28 & 29) with headlines, photos and round by round coverage. Loads of text, too much to photograph here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1943

* Rudger Clawson death
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Detroit race riot of 1943
* World War II - WWII
* African Americans taking jobs

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "23 DEAD IN DETROIT RIOTING; FEDERAL TROOPS ENTER CITY ON THE ORDERS OF ROOSEVELT" with subheads. Coverage continues inside with related pictorial. The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "RUDGER CLAWSON, MORMON OFFICIAL" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1939  

* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)

A six column headline on page 26 announces: "Gehrig's Career as Player Ended by Infantile Paralysis" with one column subheads: "Activity Is Barred By Clinic's Report" "Gehrig Will Be Required Conserve Energy--He Takes Verdict Philosophically" "Stays As Yankee Captain" "Will Receive Full Salary for Year--Ended Record Streak of 2,130 Games May…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1928  

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 22, 1939  

* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees

Two of the sports pages within have articles concerning Lou Gehrig & the end of his playing career. One begins: " 'Iron Man' Lou Gehrig probably is through with baseball, age 36. But he has accomplished something that few young men of his years can boat: Amassed wealth in abundance and the bulk of it earned as salary..." with much more. It includes a photo of him. One of…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, June 22, 1981

* Serial killer Wayne Williams arrested
* Atlanta child murders of 1979-1981

The front page has a heading: "Held in latest killing; Atlanta suspect charged" Page 5 has a one column heading: "Suspect seized in Atlanta slaying" and more with photo of Williams.
Complete with 88 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1847  Page 2 has an interesting article: "The Moravians" taken from Bancroft's History of the United States,  Nearly 3 columns are taken up with: "The New Continental War" which is themed on the Mexican War.
Page 2 has several reports on the war with: "From the Army of Gen. Scott" "From the Army of Gen. Taylor" and: "From the City of Mexico".
Four pages, minor tears at margins, nice condition.

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1814 

* Battle of Big Sandy Creek
* U.S. troops & Oneida Indians

Among reports within are "From Canada - British Account of the Affair at Sandy Bay" "Our Turn At Last" "Launch" which is a report of a failed launch of a new 74 gun ship; "Fourth of July" and several small tidbits relating to the War of 1812.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 22, 1796 

* President George Washington
* Three documents signed in type

Page 2 has a document headed: "The United States of America...Letters Patent..." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. The document notes a patent has been given to: "...Robert Dawson...of Delaware...hath alleged that he hath invented a new and useful improvement in bolting cloths...to be made patent...for the term of fourteen…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1849  Page 2 has a very descriptive article: "The Bay of San Francisco" which is fine reading concerning the effects of the Gold Rush on the region.
Page 3 has: "Gold Digging In California" which is a great letter to those back East urging them not to venture West in search of their fortune.
Also on page 3: "California" which has more on the gold rush. Also a detailed article on: "A Fatal Duel".
Four pages, very nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 22, 1917

* President Woodrow Wilson
* "A World League for Peace" speech
* Address to the United States Senate

The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON WOULD HAVE U. S. JOIN WORLD LEAGUE" with subheads. (see) Speech continues inside and is signed in type: Woodrow Wilson. 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…

LOS ANGELES LAKERS, June 22, 1988

* Los Angeles Lakers win championship
* NBA basketball title vs. Detroit Pistons
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a three column color photo showing James Worthy battling Bill Laimbeer with one column heading: "Lakers Repeat as Champions in Tight Game" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "Lakers Repeat Their Title Feat" with large photo. More inside. Great to have in this famous L.A.…

CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of The Los Angeles Times, June 22, 1988

* "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" - Robert Zemeckis
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Live-action/animated comedy w/ review

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. In over 40 years of collecting, we have yet to see such unique & dramatic coverage with…

THE TIMES, San Francisco, California, June 22, 1867  The top of page 3 has column heads including: "The Surratt Trial" "Santa Anna Back in Mexico" "More Indian Murders on the Plains" and more.
Four pages, very large size, never bound nor trimmed, minimal fold wear, minor fold foxing. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1906

* Prince Carl of Denmark
* King Haakon VII of Norway
* Last Norwegian coronation

The front page has a four column headline: "NORWAY'S NEW KING RECEIVES HIS CROWN" 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, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1909

* Early airplane flights
* Orville Wright - Brothers
* Fort Meyer, Virginia
* U.S. government contract ?

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATOR FACES STRONG TESTS AT FT. MEYER" 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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 22, 1864  Among the articles within are: "President Lincoln in Philadelphia" "Negro Troops" "War News of the Week" "Affairs in Kentucky" "Are You For Peace of War?" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, good condition.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It…

USA TODAY, June 22, 2012.  The front page has the heading "MIAMI CROWNED" with a photo of Lebron James. 
The sports section starts with the heading "Big 3, season 2, ring 1", with a photo of Dwayne Wade and Lebron James. Other articles in the sports section include: "Given mulligan, Heat, James get redemption" and "'D' spells doom for Thunder" with several photos. 

Believed to be complete in multiple sections but is being offered for the described content. Good Condition.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, June 22, 1941

* USC Trojans - Southern California University
* NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship

The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. WINS 7TH NCAA TRACK TITLE IN ROW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1933

* The Little House at Royal Lodge - Windsor
* Miniature Welsh cottage given to Princess Elizabeth

Page 21 has a three column photo with heading: "A British Princess In A Fairyland Of Her Own" and brief text underneath. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1907  The full front page is an interesting print: "Double-Deck Streets - A Relief for Traffic Congestion" with an accompanying article inside. Also within: "The Government Trials for the New U. S. Submarine 'Octopus'" "The Wellman Polar Airship Expedition" "Mechanical Masterpieces of the Eighteenth Century" "An Artificial Respirator"; and more
Near the back is a nice, early Coca-Cola advertisement taking just under one-quarter page.
Twenty pages, nice…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1929

* Babe Ruth hits 2 home runs
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball

The sport's section (page 8) has a six column headline: "70,000 See Yanks and Athletics Divide; Ruth Hits 2 Homers" with subheads and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally very nice.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 22, 1893  Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Leo N. Levi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full front page print of: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago", a full page of prints concerning fire fighting; full pg. print of the iconic "Washington Arch" at Washington Square, New York; and more.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1878 This issue contains an article and print describing "Edison's Micro-Tasimeter". The front page features "The International Avenue at the Paris Exhibition. Other articles: "Horizontal Engine with Collmann's Valve Gear"  "Ether Ice-making Machine" "Holcomb's Hot Air Furnace" "Birds of Paradise" and additional articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages in very good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1982

* Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
* John Hinckley Jr.

The front page has a two column headline: "Princess of Wales Has Boy; Charles Is 'Over the Moon'". This is 1st report coverage on the birth of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Also two column headlines that include: "Jury Finds Hinckley Not Guilty, Accepting His Defense of Insanity" and more with photo. A little wear hear from a removed address label.

…

DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, WAR EXTRA, June 22, 1944

* Battle of the Philippine Sea
* Mariana Islands
* Pacific War

A nice banner headline announces: "BIG U.S.-JAPANESE SEA FIGHT RAGING" and subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of the Philippine Sea near the Mariana Islands. This was the last of five major 'carrier-vs.carrier' engagements with Japan..
Complete in 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1907  The full front page is an interesting print: "Double-Deck Streets - A Relief for Traffic Congestion" with an accompanying article inside. Also within: "The Government Trials for the New U. S. Submarine 'Octopus'" "The Wellman Polar Airship Expedition" "Mechanical Masterpieces of the Eighteenth Century" "An Artificial Respirator"; and more
Near the back is a nice, early Coca-Cola advertisement taking just under one-quarter page.
Twenty pages, nice…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1931

* Schienenzeppelin - rail zeppelin - railcar

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Rail Zeppelin' Speeds 143.75 Miles an Hour; World Record Is Set on Hamburg-Berlin Run" (see)
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, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 22, 1928

* Harvard-Yale Regatta boat race
* Rowing races - Thames River
* Best title to have in

The front page has a nice banner headline: "Yale Wins Both Morning Races; Varsity Hopes for Clean Sweep" with subheads and two photos. (see) Great and rare to have from the town where it happened.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a few tiny binding holes along 1st column, minor margin wear, otherwise in good…