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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 24, 1863

• Return of General Meade
• Affairs at Vicksburg

• Battle at Bristoe Station

The front page has: "Particulars of the Fight at Colliersville" "Affairs In And About Vicksburg" "The Recent Army Movements in Virginia" "The Battle At Bristoe Station" "CHATTANOOGA" "Changes Of Rebel Generals" "The Army Of The Potomac" "Return Of General Meade to His Command" and much more. 
Complete in 8 pages, good condition.

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 24, 1835  A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph of Truth Over Popery".
The ftpg. has: "On the Moral Corruption of the Popish Hierarchy, Monks, Nuns, and People", a continuing

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Oct. 24, 1918

• The Spanish flu pandemic
• H1N1 influenza A virus

The front page has a two-column heading: "211 NEW CASES OF INFLUENZA AND 7 DEATHS" with subhead. (see images)
Sixteen pages, light toning, some margin wear with a few small tears, MUST be handled with care.

Note: This issue comes with a acid-free folder (gratis) for protection

Background: The October 1918 peak of the Spanish Flu represents a singular, catastrophic inflection point in modern history where a mutated

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798

• The XYZ Affair - France relations
• John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
• Battle if the Nile (Napoleon/Nelson)

The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Affair, with Thomas Jefferson intervening. Other reports concerning the troubling relationship

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1944

• Battle of Leyte Gulf - Sibuyan Sea
• Philippines - William Halsey
• Largest naval battle in history

The front page has a three column heading: "LEYTE DRIVE GAINS" with subheads that include: "JAPANESE SET BACK" and more. Coverage continues on page 10 with related maps. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

background: On October 24, 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf reached a violent crescendo characterized by the massive Battle of

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 24, 1930

• Gangster Joe Aiello assassination
• Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger
• Al 'Scarface' Capone rival
• Chicago gangland war

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "JOE AIELLO MOWED DOWN BY GANG FIRE" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally in good condition.

background: On October 24, 1930, Chicago mob boss Joseph “Joe” Aiello was spectacularly assassinated in the 5800 block of North

POUGHKEEOSIE NEW YORKER, New York, Oct. 24, 1950

• Al Jolson death (1st report)
• "The Jazz Singer" fame
• Singer - comedian actor

The front page has a three-line heading: "Al Jolson Dies With a Quip on His Lips", which is followed by text and a photo. The article continues on page 4 with additional details. Nice to have the report and photo on the front page. 
Note: Among other things, Al Jolson is credited with being the first star of a "talking picture", as well as being the first openly Jewish man

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 24, 1771  This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
Page 2 has "A Proclamation" signed in type by Richard Penn, concerning his recent ascension to Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania. Followed by a letter of congratulations by the Penna. Assembly. Also mention of two Acts passed by the Penna. Assembly.
Four pages, some light dirtiness, archivally

THE LOG CABIN, New York, Oct. 24, 1840  The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Army Bill" which includes the drafting of 200,000 men.
Pages 2 and 3 are mostly taken up with articles concerning the election and the publisher's support for Harrison.
Four pages, engraving of a log cabin in the masthead, nice

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Oct. 24, 1894

• Bill Cook Gang

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DESPERADOES IN CONTROL" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the infamous Bill Cook Gang.
Eight pages, partially loose and some wear at the spine, light toning, somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1928

• 1st review of the debut of Animal Crackers, featuring The Mark Brothers
• François Victor Alphonse Aulard death... 1st French historian of French Revolution

Page 29 has a one column heading: "PROF. AULARD DEAD; NOTED HISTORIAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of François Victor Alphonse Aulard, first professional French historian of the French Revolution and of Napoleon.

Page 26 also has the first-ever review of the musical, Animal

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1963

• The Living Theatre - experimental theater
• Avant-garde - Julian Beck - Judith Malina
• Closed for bankruptcy - tax evasion crime

The front page has a heading: "Living Theatre Goes Broke; Becks Brigged by Feds" with 2 related photos. (see images) Article continues on a inside page. Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the

MEMPHIS MORNING NEWS, Tennessee, Oct. 24, 1903  The front page has an interesting article headed: "NEARLY A MILLION IMMIGRANTS IN 1903", followed by the subhead: "All Records Broken in the Number of Aliens Coming to the United States in Search of Homes and Fortunes...". The article discusses where they are coming from and talks about some of the requirements necessary for legal immigration. Other articles on the front page include: Many Out of Work", "Civil War Feared" (Austria vs. Hungary,

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1968

• David Peel & The Lower East Side Band
• "Have a Marijuana" debut album advertisement
• CREAM British rock band - Spectrum concert ad
• Eric Clapton - Ginger Baker - Jack Bruce

Page 33 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for "CREAM" for there upcoming appearance at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. This was part of the Goodbye Tour and one of the very last concerts for this famed band.

source: Steve Hoffman music forums: Clapton: "I

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.

Among the articles: "War News of the Week" "Fremont's Accounts & Fortifications Suspended" "How Secessionists are Made in Ohio" "Lexington After the Surrender" & much more.

Eight pages, water staining throughout, good condition.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper

ILLUSTRATED  LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 24, 1891  Among the many prints within is a very nice, doublepage centerfold captioned: "Canadian North-West Farming: Reaping the Harvest in Manitoba", Canada.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.

NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Oct. 24, 1842   This "Extra" edition is a smaller size format with the entire four pages taken up with: "A Full Report of the 15th Fair of the American Institute". There are no ads nor any other reports.
Four pages, 11 1.2 by 15 3/4 inches, nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795

• President George Washington
• Brunswick County, Virginia

Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.

Background: In 1795, the citizens of Brunswick County, Virginia, along with neighboring counties, sent a formal address to President George Washington expressing their concerns about the recently negotiated Jay Treaty

HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1833

• Rare publication
• German language newspaper

A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two other institutions having but a single issue.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minimal wear, two dark spots on the front leaf,

THE PROHIBITION BANNER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1884

• Rare temperance movement publication
• Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor

As the title would suggest, this is a prohibition-themed newspaper. Among the articles; "The Drink Demon" "The Wheels of Time "Blaine and Whisky" "Notice to Prohibition Voters" "A Call to Prayer" "Consumption Cured" and much more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 24, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
All pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, and in very nice condition.

WOODSTOCK OBSERVER, Vermont, Oct. 24, 1820

• Rare Windsor County publication

The only other issue of this title we have offered in the last 30+ years is from 1829. This is the volume 1, number 42 issue.
The back page has: "A Project of a Law for Preventing Unhappy Marriages". But this issue is from our private collection, selected for inclusion because of its great condition.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Background:The Woodstock Observer was a weekly newspaper founded

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 24, 1884

• 19th century African American baseball players

Page 8 has a rather detailed report headed: "Why Two Colored Nines Failed to Finish" which is a report on this baseball game between the Newark  Base Ball Club, and the Alpine Base Ball Club.
The report begins: "The high fence and sloping banks of Washington Park, Brooklyn, enclosed eighteen very happy colored men yesterday..." with much more on the game.
We very rarely find 19th century reports of

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863

• Jefferson Davis speech to troops
• Battle of Bristow - Virginia

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "His Address to the Soldiers" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis; "Cavalry Reconnaissance to the Rappahannock" and more.
Twelve pages, great condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 1859

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

Page 3 has a report on the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" which reports on the coming legal case of those involved. One bit notes: "...take up the cause of such of those men as have been captured. they have been committed to jail at the instance of the U.S. for the murder of Sergeant Quinn, &

THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1822  A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early religious periodical from Western Penna.
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1942

• Eddie Rickenbacker goes missing (1st report)
• American World War I airplane fighter ace
• Would be adrift at sea for 24 days

Near the bottom of the front page is a two-column heading announcing: "Rickenbacker Missing in Pacific On Flight Southwest of Hawaii" (see) Article continues inside with photo. First report coverage on Captain Eddie Rickenbacker going missing after his airplane went down in the Pacific Ocean. He would be adrift at sea for 24 days. Nice to

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1933.

• John Dillinger gang
• Greencastle, Indiana
• Largest bank robbery

The back page has a small & discrete report from Greencastle, Ind. that begins with: "Four men executed a daring robbery of the Central National Bank and Trust Company...." (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here but still a first report in this famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisement of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 24, 1896

• Princeton University
• Prints - illustrations

The full ftpg. has 6 photo prints of notable buildings on the campus of Princeton University, this issue celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding. Inside as a related article: "The Sesquicentennial Celebration of Princeton University" which includes two more photos.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, bit of browning at the right margin of te ftpg., good condition.

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--In The South Park". The report takes 1 1/2 columns and is very detailed on what was seen & experienced during the excursion.
The front page has: "The Indians" with some

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 24, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "No Further Pursuit of the Enemy" "The Radical Programme Extinguished by the President" "News From Tennessee" "Troops & Supplies Hurrying to the Front" "Results of Wheeler's Raid into Tennessee" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1945  The front page has a 2 column article: "Vidkun Quisling Reported Executed by Firing Squad".  The Premier of Norway during the Nazi invasion was executed for, "...military and civilian treason, murder, manslaughter, embezzlement, larceny, robbery and malfeasance in office." , including, "turning over defense secrets to the Nazis".
On a much lighter note, this issue also has delightful and displayable movie ads from the era (see images for details)

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 1945

• Precursor to Presidential Fitness Test
• Truman Speech to Congress to establish Universal Military Training

The front page has a 3 column heading: "President Truman Recommends Year of Training for All American Youth". The program he was proposing would require "a year's military training for all young men when they reach 18", for the country to continue with a "small professional armed force.",  to have a "greatly strengthened national Guard

HERALD EXPRESS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Oct. 24, 1942

• Second Battle of El Alamein begins
• World War II Egypt - Africa
• German General Erwin Rommel

The front page has a nice banner headline: "BIG EGYPT DRIVE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. 
Incomplete issue containing the 1st 2 loose leafs only (pages 1-4), nice for display as such.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1936

• Denver Zephyr speed record
• Streamliner passenger train
• Travel speed record

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Burlington Zephyr Sets New Speed Record; 1,017 Miles, Chicago to Denver, in 12 1-5 Hrs." (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1934

• Jean Piccard ballooning
• Stratosphere flight

The front page has one column headlines that include: "PICCARD BALLOON LANDS IN TREETOP" "Scientists Believe Stratosphere Flight Was Success in Ten-Mile Ascent" "Instruments Uninjured" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with two related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice.

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, October 24, 1906

• Oscar Strauss (politician)
• 1st Jew in presidential cabinet
• Jewish - Judaica - Hebrew

The front page has the 2-line, 2-column heading: "SEVERAL CHANGES IN THE CABINET," followed by the mention of Oscar Strauss - who was the first Jew (excluding Judah Benjamin who served in the Cabinet of the Confederacy). The coverage includes, in part: "The appointment of Mr. Strauss caused considerable surprise, as it will be the first case where a citizen

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 24, 1812  Among the articles are: "Distillation of Spirits" and a chart headed: "The War on the Ocean" "The British in the Peninsula".
Under the heading: "Events of the War" are several reports on the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Military" "Extract of a Letter from S. Dinsmore, Agent for the Choctaw Indians" "Exploit of the British" "Naval" and "American Prizes"
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches very nice clean condition.

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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 24, 1947

• Bar Harbor, Maine fire
• Mount Desert Island
• Acadia National Park

The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "FLEE BAR HARBOR FIRE BY LAND AND SEA; 325 BLAZES ARE BATTLED IN THIS STATE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Mount Desert Island fire disaster. Nice to have in the issue from New England.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 24, 1865

• Pithole, Pennsylvania & more

The back page begins with: "THE PETROLEUM FIELDS" "Survey of the Venango Region" "Personnel of the Excursion" "At Corry" "Down to Oil Creek" "Pithole" and more, the reporting taking 1 1/3 columns. Also within: "THE FENIAN CONGRESS" "The Irish Republic Recognized" "Texas" "The Freedmen And The Bureau" and a baseball game report (see).
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 24, 1943

• Palm Beach, Florida
• Tankers collision & explosion disaster

This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "88 PERISH IN CRASH OF TWO TANKERS OFF FLORIDA COAST" "Seamen and Naval Gunners Burn to Death as Explosion Sets Both Ships on Fire" "ONE LADEN WITH GASOLINE" and more. (see) Reporting continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)

Tells of the collision & explosion of two tankers off the coast of Florida near

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863

• Jefferson Davis address to the troops

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "His Address to the Soldiers" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis; "Cavalry Reconnaissance to the Rappahannock" and more.
Twelve pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 24, 1875

• The Masque of Pandora
• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has a new poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow headed: "The Masque Of Pandora" "Mr. Longfellow's New Volume of Poems" (see)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 24, 1878

• Gale of 1878
• Hurricane disaster
• East Coast & New England

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "TORN BY THE TEMPEST" "The Wilds Winds Manifesting Their Wrath" "A Terrible Storm Raging in the East" "The Loss of Life and Property Incalculable" and more. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1864  The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "Our Armies In Virginia" "Sheridan's Great Victory" "The Rout & Demoralization of the Rebel Army" "A Victory In Missouri" "Gen. Pike's Army Defeated & in Full Retreat" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 24, 1870

• Laurens County, South Carolina
• Columbia, SC riot

The front page has a small and somewhat discrete heading: "Riot At Columbia, S. C.--Several Persons Killed". See image for brief text. This is 1st report coverage on the Laurens County, South Carolina riot.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor foxing, otherwise nice condition.

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 24, 1876  From this "territory" 20 years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Indians--300 Lodges Captured, Disarmed & Dismounted" "The Express Robbery" "Killed by a Train" & much more. A wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 24, 1939

• Zane Grey death
• American Author

This 14 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page: "Zane Grey, Beloved Western Author, Dies From Heart Attack".

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

wikipedia notes: Zane Grey was known as an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged Old West. As

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1864

• Battle of Cedar Creek
• Gen. Philip H. Sheridan

Among the ftpg. first column heads are: "Army Of The James" "Success of Gen. Butler's Retaliatory Measures" "Rebels Brought To Terms" "Barbarity of the Rebels" "Gen. Butler Retaliates" "What Has Been Accomplished" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some minor fold wear.

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 24, 1935

• Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer shot
• Early report as he was not officially dead yet

This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DUTCH SCHULTZ, FOUR AIDES ARE WOUNDED" and "Underworld Attempts To Wipe Out Gang"

1st report coverage on the shooting of "Dutch" Schultz. He would die from his wounds shortly hereafter.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear,