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THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1945

* Bugs Bunny 1st mention in this famous newspaper
* Looney Tunes - Merrie Melodies

This is a significant issue for any Bugs Bunny or Looney Tunes collector, as this is the very first mention of him in the prestigious New York Times. The mention appears on page 3 of the second section (page x3) with heading: "BUGS BUNNY, CARROT CRUNCHING COMIC" (see images) Very significant being the first appearance of "Bugs Bunny" in the pages of this famous newspaper
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CHICAGO SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, July 22, 1974

 * Turkish Invasion of Cyprus (1st report)
* Greek and Turkish Cypriots violence
* Turkey vs. Island of Cyprus & Greece

The front page has a few headlines: "U.S., Britain demand cease-fire" and "Turks rule Cyprus skies in bomb, rocket attack" with related photo. (see images) More on page 3.
Complete with 100 pages, light toning along the top margin and spine, nice condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815  

* James Lawrence - USS Chesapeake
* "Don't give up the ship" - War of 1812

The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as disgraceful as the first eight minutes were brilliant. The moment after captain…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 22, 1950 

* Most bizarre headline

Here's a headline you likely haven't seen before: "VICIOUS MAN BITES DOG; POLICE TAKE FAST ACTION" and subhead: "Mutt Lies Near Death In Hospital".
A very curious article in a legitimate newspaper with this banner headline at the very top of the front page. The article reads like an April Fool's joke, noting in part: "Rollo, a 3-year old dog owned by Mr. & Mrs. Ethelbert R. Phlub of 4277 Poodle Place...in a…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 22, 1965

* Martin St. James performance advertisement
* Australian stage hypnotist & entertainer
* Hypnosis - hypnotism - hypnotized - hypnotic

Page 12 has a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 advertisement for: "Martin St. James" performance at the Masque Theatre on Broadway. (see image)
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…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 22, 1946   

* 1st Major Terrorist Attack (1st report)
* King David Hotel - Jerusalem, Israel

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Fifty Killed in Terrorist Bombing Of Hotel Used As Headquarters By British Palestine Government" (see) An early, same day report coverage on the King David Hotel attack, (see) the first major terrorist attack in Jerusalem.
Ten pages, light toning along the margins, nice condition.

Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that were rampant on both sides of the border. As you see, both sides claimed victory:

TRIBUNE:  The top of page 5 begins…

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 22, 1862  The predominant feature is the large front page Civil War map headed: "SCENE OF GEN. POPE'S MOVEMENTS IN VIRGINIA--Showing the Positions of Warrenton, Fredericksburg, Gordonsville, Richmond, & the line of the Virginia Central & other Railroad Connections."
Several front page column heads on the Civil War with one-third of the front page taken up with a listing of casualties, by name, headed: "The Late Battles Before Richmond" "Official List of…

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 22, 1864  This issue has: "The War News" "Wilmington" "From Georgia" "The Situation At Atlanta" "From Grant's Army" "Another Proclamation From Lincoln" and 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.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1862 

* General John Pope vs. Robert E. Lee
* Northern Virginia Campaign map

The front page is dominated by a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Field Of Gen. Pope's Operations".
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Return of a Flag of Truce with Sick & Wounded" "Shocking Treatment of Union Prisoners" "Brilliant Cavalry Exploit" "Our Troops Go Within 40 Miles of Richmond" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

PICTURE SECTION Only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, July 22, 1928

* Huge color photo of "Al" Alfred E. Smith
* Democratic nomination for president

This complete 16 page "Picture Section" only has the front page entirely taken up with a huge color photo captioned: "Alfred E. Smith; Democratic Candidate for President of the United States" Nice for display.
Other topics (photos) throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 2005

* Best "The Devil's Rejects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's cult horror

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Devil's Rejects" 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…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1843 

* Mormons - Mormonism
* Earliest of Brigham Young

The back page has a heading: "The Mormon Prophet" which begins: "The arrest of Joe Smith it appears was in virtue of some new process from Missouri. James Reynolds proceeded to Nauvoo to arrest him, found him absent..." with much more.
Further on is: "...The whole party made some stop at Nauvoo, where the Missouri agent says he was forced to go against his will...".
There is also a…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1858 

* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* British Columbia River

Page 3 has close to half a column taken up with: "Probable Effect of the Frazer River Discoveries" which begins: "The gold discoveries in the Northwest have presented to the vision of enterprising men many new projects..." with much more on the gold discoveries in British Columbia.
Four pages, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1864 

* General William T. Sherman
* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia (Eve)

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Late From Gen. Sherman" "His Approach to Atlanta" "Desperate Rebel Attacks" "They Are Repulsed with Severe Loss" and many smaller heads. More war reporting inside.
Eight pages, great condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1863 

* John Morgan guerrillas captured
* Siege of Port Hudson, Mississippi

Among the many front page one column heads are: "Capture of Morgan's Guerillas" "They Are Chased Over 50 Miles by Gen. Shackelford's Forces" "Sharp Battle & Surrender of the Most of Them" "Escape of Morgan with a Small Squad" "His Capture Almost Certain" with related text.
Also on the ftpg: "The Surrender of Port Hudson" "The Army of the Potomac" "Capture of Yazoo City by the Union…

NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1873 

* Edmund Yates letter
* Shah of Persia visit to Paris, France
* Nasar al-Din Shah Qajar

Page 5 has a letter by Edmund Yates with several headings that include: "N A S S R-E D-D I N" "Mr. Edmund Yates Last View" "Court Life At Tehran" "The Persian Bastinado" "The Story By Mr. Edmund Yates" and much more. The letter takes up about 2 1/2 columns and is signed in type: Edmund Yates
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SUPPLEMENT, California, July 22, 1906  This unique color cover supplement has several interesting illustrations starting with a full front page illustration of "The Goddess of Wheat". 
The inside pages have the following articles and illustrations of interest including: "OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN MEXICO", "A FAMILY OUTING THAT PAYS", and "NINE LITTLE COUSINS WHO WILL BE KINGS".
Complete in 12 pages, edge chipping and an irregular spine, and VERY brittle. Must be handled…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 22, 1911

* Harry Atwood - early aviation pioneer
* 1st White House visit with airplane (leaving)

The front page has a three column photo showing Atwood taking off the White House lawn with heading: "Harry Atwood First Man to Call On President at White House in Airship" 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…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1938

* Short Mayo Composite airplanes
* Piggyback seaplane/flying boat combination
* First transatlantic flight

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Pickaback Plane Arrives, 25 Hours From Ireland" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the first transatlantic flight for the a piggyback seaplane/flying boat combination named Short Mayo Composite. Article continues inside with 2 related photos. (see) Always nice to have notable events…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1863 

* John Morgan's raid ending
* Yazoo City & Jackson, Mississippi
* Post Gettysburg Robert E. Lee

Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Morgan's Invasion Ended" "Battle at Geiger's Creek" "Rebels Defeated & Driven to a Bluff" "They Then Unconditionally Surrender" "Morgan & Body Guard Sneak Away" "Capture of Yazoo City" "The Attack on Jackson" "The Boasted Invasion of Gen. Lee" "Jeff. Davis's Conscription Proclamation" which is signed by…

NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1871

* KKK - Ku Klux Klan
* Kentucky outrages

Page 5 has an article headed: "KU KLUX IN KENTUCKY" "A Full Exposure of the Kentucky Ku Kluxes" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 22, 1929

* "Old Peppersass" last ascent - accident
* Mount Washington Cog Railway
* New Hampshire mountain climb

Page 27 has a one column heading: "Old Peppersass a Relic of Old Chicago Fortune" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page with heading: "Cog Rail Engine Blows Up, Killing One" (see)
Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815  The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as disgraceful as the first eight minutes were brilliant. The moment after captain Lawrence was carried below....Although Lawrence was prostrate, his soul was in arms.…

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, July 22, 1976

* Nadia Comăneci wins gold medals
* Romanian gymnast - gymnastics
* 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal

The front page has a four column photo showing Nadia Commaneci on the uneven parallel bars with text underneath. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Perfect Scores Bring Gold to Tiny Gymnast" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 44 pages, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1928

* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments

Page 10 has one column headings: "RECORD REPRODUCES SCENES WITH MUSIC" "Baird Combines Electric Phonograph With Television Principles in Disk Device" "Double Grooves Utilized" and more. (see) Very significant reports during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of entertainment & communication forever, but society as well. A…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 22, 1969

* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident

The front page has a three column headline: "Kennedy Won't Seek Presidency In 1972" with caption: "Accident Not A Factor" (see) Also a small one column heading: "Ted Attends Girl's Funeral" (see) Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with reporting on the Apollo 11 Moon landing.  Complete…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1927

* Jack Dempsey vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing match

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN 7TH BEFORE 80,000 IN THE YANKEE STADIUM; RECEIPTS EXCEED A MILLION DOLLARS" with many subheads. Much more in the sport's section with a few photos. Loads of text here.  First report coverage on the heavyweight boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1934

* Minneapolis General Strike of 1934
* Trucking companies - teamsters
* Truce after "Bloody Friday" ?

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRUCE IS DECLARED IN MINNEAPOLIS; TROOPS GO TO CITY" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two related photos.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: On July 20, 1934, 68 were injured in a…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 22, 1967

* Jimmie Foxx death 
* Philadelphia Athletics - Boston Red Sox 

This 38 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Jimmy Foxx Dies at 59; Hit 534 Home Runs" with photo of Foxx. (see)

Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Jimmie Foxx.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: James Emory "Jimmie" Foxx (October 22, 1907 – July 21, 1967) (nicknamed Double X and The Beast) was a…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 22, 1876  The front page shows the: "The Campbell Perfecting Printing and Folding Press". Other prints within include: "Steam Jet Pump" "Self-Discharging Coal Hod" "Car Box Grinder" "Saw Gumming Machine" "Megascope" and much more. Related articles for each as well.
Sixteen pages, two binding holes at the blank spine, otherwise very nice condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, July 22, 1883  Among the articles within are: "Chronicles of Crime--A Georgia Hackman's Throat Cut from Ear to Ear" "Fatal Affray Between Farmers" "Telephone Transmitters" "A Child Roasted Alive" "Mrs. Langtry In A New Role" which is about the famed Lillie Langtry.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1937

* Scottsboro Boys case
* Andy Wright sentence

The front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO JURORS GIVE 99-YEAR TERM" with subheads that  include: "Wright Sentenced at Once in Case in Which Alabama Barred Execution" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1930

* Gold Star Mothers - Motherhood
* Women Negroes pilgrimages
* Paris, France

Page 11 has a one column heading: "GOLD STAR NEGROES WELCOMED IN PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 22, 1875

* Medium - seances
* materialized spirit - ghost

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "A Lively Seance" "Spiritualists Brought to Bay in the Boston Theater"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition.

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, July 22, 1873

* Mount Vernon, Indiana
* Cholera epidemic
* Jackson, Tennessee fire disaster

This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Mt. Vernon, Ind." "The Cholera Abating" "Jackson, Tenn." "The Town Destroyed by Fire" and more.
Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 22, 1870

* Franco-Prussian War beginning

This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 have one column headings that include: "Austria and Prussia" "England's Efforts For Peace" "Europe" "Austria Not Arming" "Napoleon Ill" Coverage on the beginning of the Franco-Prussian War.
Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1881 

* Chief Sitting Bull surrenders
* Thomas Edison

Inconspicuously found amongst a list of "Domestic" news items is a report: "The surrender of Sitting Bull to Major Brotherton at Fort Buford on the 20th inst., is confirmed by a dispatch from Gen. Terry to Gen. Sherman." There is also a report on a lawsuit by Thomas Edison & others (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 22, 1876  The front page shows the: "The Campbell Perfecting Printing and Folding Press". Other prints within include: "Steam Jet Pump" "Self-Discharging Coal Hod" "Car Box Grinder" "Saw Gumming Machine" "Megascope" and much more. Related articles for each as well.
Sixteen pages, light staining, otherwise very nice condition.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1919

* Wingfoot Air Express Crash
* Chicago, Illinois bank skylight
* Dirigible - airship - blimp

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TEN KILLED WHEN BALLOON EXPLODES", "Blazing Wreckage of Experimental Dirigible Carries Death and Injury Into Chicago Bank", "Disabled Air Monster Drops Through Skylight, Threatening Lives of Thousands", and more (see photos). Coverage on the Wingfoot Air Express…

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 22, 1931

* Boxer Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing odds

This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SHARKEY IS 3 TO 1 FAVORITE", with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.

Other news of the day with period advertising throughout. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, a little irregular at the…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1773  Pg. 3 has a fascinating letter from New York concerning a woman challenging a man to a duel to protect her own honor (see).
Half of an inside pg. is taken up with: "Abstract of the Act for the more effectual Preventing the Forging of the Notes or Bills of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England...". The same page has an item which would be early animal protection, or conservation: "Abstract of the Act for the Preservation of the Moor Game…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 22, 1946

* Gualberto Villarroel assassinated
* Bolivian President

This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT IS SLAIN BY REBELS", with subhead and photo of Villarroel. Other news of the day throughout.

Complete.  Minor foxing, otherwise in good condition (see images).

WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857 

* Kansas troubles 
* Robert John Walker 

Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.

A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter signed in type: James Buchanan.

Other news of the day includes: "The Canvass In Missouri" "Rebellion In Kansas" "The Minnesota Indians" and more.

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated July 22, 1942.

Headlines on the frontpage read "Reuther charges Army and Navy Brass Hats Waste Steel". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.

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

Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated July 22, 1915.

The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Leslie's at the Front".

This issue includes "Oriental Lands in the World War"; "How Heroes Court Fame and Death"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News"; and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in good condition.