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BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803 

* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain the treaty, signed on April 30th which conveys Louisiana to the United States...The terms are, 1st. 11,250,000 dollars to be paid to…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1937

* Scottsboro Boys case ends w/ release
* African American teenagers - Negroes

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO CASE ENDS AS 4 GO FREE; 2 MORE GET PRISON" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

background: On July 24, 1937, in a landmark moment in American legal history, the last of the Scottsboro Boys—nine African American…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1932

* Essex Terraplane car introduction
* Hudson Motor Car Company ad

Page 7 has a full page advertisement for the "Essex Terraplane" automobile built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. This new car was launched on July 21, 1932 making this a very early if not first ad in this World famous publication. Nice for display.
Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.

background: The Essex Terraplane was an American automobile…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1982

* Twilight Zone: The Movie helicopter accident
* Actor Vic Morrow & 2 others killed
* Hollywood movie - film scene

The front page has a two column heading: "Falling Copter Kills TV Star Morrow, 2 Children" (see images) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.

Background: In July of 1982, during the filming of a Vietnam War–themed segment for…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1939 

* Jane Bolin 1st day as judge (NYC)
* 1st African-American black Woman
* Best publication to be had ? 

Page 21 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Woman Justice On Job" with subhead. (see image) Nice to have in this famous NYC publication, the city where she served.
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On July 24, 1939, Jane Bolin made history by becoming the first African-American woman to serve as…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 25, 1989

* The Cure - English rock cult band 
* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
* Giants Stadium concert advertisement
* 1st stop in the U.S. for their "Prayer Tour"

Page 88 has a nice colorful full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE CURE" concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (see images)
background: On August 20, 1989, The Cure performed at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey,…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1903

* Gordon-Bennett Cup automobile race photos
* Athy, Kildare County, Ireland

Full front page has two photos: "The Automobile Race in Ireland for the Gordon-Bennett Trophy."

Inside has a report about the race that includes six more photos. 

Note: The Gordon-Bennett Cup for automobile racing only last 6 years.

Other topics with photos and prints throughout this 16 page issue. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: As one of three Gordon…

THE WAR, New York, July 25, 1812   The entire front page is taken up with continued reports from "Congress" including discussion relating to the War of 1812.
Page 2 has an item beginning: "The royal printer at Montreal, on the reception of the news of war, called loudly upon his fellow subjects to arouse from their lethargy & prepare to defend the country. The present crisis (says he) is too alarming to be trifled with. All is at stake...".
Also: "The Conquest of Canada" plus a listing of:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for any baseball collector.
The full ftpg. print is by the famed Frenzeny & Tavernier, captioned: "A Saturday Noon In A…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for any baseball collector.
The full ftpg. print is by the famed Frenzeny & Tavernier, captioned: "A Saturday Noon In A…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  

* Early baseball team print

Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for any baseball collector.
The full ftpg. print is by the famed Frenzeny & Tavernier, captioned:…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 25, 1963

* The Fat Black Pussycat - late night hangout
* Wavy Gravy, Tiny Tim and Moondog photo
* Debut of the Phantom Cabaret

The front page has a heading: "Ghouls at the Pussy Cat" with photo showing Wavy Gravy, Moondog and Tiny Tim. (see images) Article continues on a inside page. This is very early for Tiny Tim, almost 5 years prior to his debut album.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was…

SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 25, 1803  Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President; Th. Jefferson, calling for a special session of Congress.
This is followed by a very historic report: "Louisiana--Official" which reports the news that the French have signed the Puchase treaty on April 30, conveying Louisiana to the United States. Further details as seen in the photos.
Page 3 has yet another article headed: "Louisiana".
Four pages, archival repair to a portion of the spine,…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 25, 1782 

* re. Battle of the Assunpink Creek - Trenton
* re. George Washington crossing the Delaware 

Page 2 has a report beginning: "So determined are the French to pursue their favorite plan of annihilating the British power in North America, & particularly to the capturing the British army in New York...to co-operate with General Washington towards the reduction of that important garrison...".
All of pg. 4 & a bit of page 5 are taken up with…

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 25, 1857  

* Very early view of San Francisco
* Salt Lake Tabernacle under construction

Formatted much like the more common Harper's Weekly, this illustrated paper printed several years earlier.
The front page features a print of a: "View Of San Francisco, California" which a related article on it as well. Very early view of the young town.
Prints within include: "View of the Junction of Free & Congress Streets, Portland, Maine" "St. Luke's Church,…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, July 25, 1983

* "National Lampoon's Vacation" film review
* American road comedy cult film - Chevy Chase
* Pine Tar Incident- George Brett at Yankee Stadium
* Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees controversy

Page 39 has a heading: "'Vacation' takes Chase back to comic beginnings" with related photo. This is a movie review 4 days prior to it's opening day premiere.
Page 98 has a heading: "Tar rule sticks Brett, Royals" with three related photos. (see images)
…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1885   The full front page is: "The Late Rev. Samuel Irenaeus Prime, D.D.".
Among prints inside are a halfpg: "The New Bridge Over the Alabama at Selma"; a nearly full page by Thomas Nast: "The 'Practical' Politician's Love for the Negro"; a fullpg: "Fireworks at Manhattan Beach"' a great fullpg: "A steeplechase at Monmouth Park"; a full page full with 5 scenes: "Greenwood Lake", New York.
Sixteen pages, some light stains to the front page only, good…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 25, 1820  Dominating the front page are 18 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe. 
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, moderate margin wear, minnow loss to a lower corner.

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 25, 1820  The front page is mostly taken up with 18 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, nice condition.

THE LONDON COURANT, England, July 25, 1746  

* Jacobite Rebellion era
* Nice masthead engravings

The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.
Various news from Europe with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, the margins appear to have been hand-trimmed close to the text but not touching any letters, damp staining at the top, minimal rubbing to the front page.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1896  This is their 50th anniversary issue and within its 68 pages is a terrific recounting of the many mechanical & industrial achievements since the first year of this title's existence. Included are photos of some notable inventions, including the telephone, Edison with his phonograph, plus so much more.
The front page features "Facsimiles of the First Issues of the Scientific American".
Complete in 68 page, very nice condition.

DAILY SAN DIEGO WORLD, California, July 25, 1872 

* Very rare from Southern California
* Early - volume 1 number 1 issue

This is the earliest of this San Diego title to be found, being the volume one, number one issue.  This title only existed through 1877.
Page 2 begins with the "Salutatory" in which the published details the purpose of the new publishing enterprise. Page 2 also includes a notice supporting: "For President, Horace Greeley, of New York..."
Small folio size, four…

THE PATRON OF INDUSTRY, New York, July 25, 1820  This newspaper existed for just one year, this being the volume 1, number 6 issues. It was published under the auspices of "The National Institution for the Promotion of Industry". 
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863 

* Battle of Gettysburg conflict scenes
* General Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee

The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant ("Unconditional Surrender" Grant)". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--View Upon the Extreme Right, Showing the Mississippi River Above and Below Vicksburg"; a full page with 4 prints: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Blowing Up the Rebel Fort Hill", "The City of Vicksburg Before the…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 25, 1973

* Watergate scandal trials
* John Ehrlichman
* Richard Nixon

The front page has a headline that reads: "Ehrlichman, Panel Clash over Charges" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1929 

* Airplane endurance record flight 
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane 

The front page has a one column heading: "ENDURANCE FLIERS PASS 279TH HOUR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the airplane endurance record flight on the Curtiss Robin "St. Louis" flown by Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brine. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 52 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1930

* Krug Amusement Park - Omaha, Newbraska
* "Big Dipper" roller coaster crash disaster

Page 9 has a brief and somewhat discrete report headed: "Two Killed On Coaster" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Wikipedia notes: The most deadly roller coaster accident in the United States up to 1930 happened at Krug Park. On July 24, the park's "Big Dipper" roller coaster crashed. After 6 p.m., a bolt worked loose…

BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, July 25, 1864  

* General William T. Sherman
* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia

Among reports inside on the Civil War are: "The Struggle For Atlanta" "Reported Capture of the City" "Fighting Going On South of Atlanta" "Tremendous Attack on Howard's & Hooker's Corps" "The Enemy Repulsed With a Loss of over 6,000" "Severe Battles & Signal Defeat of the Rebel Forrest" and much more.
Four pages, large folio size, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue…

KANSAS CITY KANSAN, July 25, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrest
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment

Page 7 has a three column heading: "Suspect's relatives found vat of bones" with photo. (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 10 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment

The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Suspect Admits Killing, Dismembering 11 Men" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1865 

* Harvard University commencement
* Georgia no longer a slave state
* Post civil war reconstruction era

The entire front page features the coverage of "HARVARD" "Culmination of the Grand Commencement" which concludes on the back page.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 24, 1934 

* John Dillinger death trap 
* The Woman in Red (Anna Sage)

The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Death Is Written Off" with subhead. Coverage continues on page 5.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear a the margins, generally nice.

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) July 25, 1889  This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed there). "Union List of Newspapers" notes only two institutions have but scattered 19th century issues of this…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 2003

* Best "Seabiscuit" film advertisement (double-page)
* Grand Opening Day - movie premiere ad & review
* Spy Kids 3-D... & Lara Croft: Tomb Raider... also premier

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture blockbusters: "Seabiscuit", "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over", and "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life". Perhaps no better issue could be found to contain these ads than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment…

NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Terrible Wail of the Rebels Over the Loss of Jackson" "All the Rolling Stock of the Mississippi Railroads Captured" "The Union Cavalry Expedition in North Carolina" "Meade's and Lee's Armies Between the Potomac and Rappahannock" "Movements of Morgan's Rebel Forces" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 25, 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--Crossing the Plains" with a dateline from Denver. The report takes over 1 1/2 columns and is very detailed on what was seen & experienced during the excursion.
Page 4…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 25, 1878 

* Early old West Southern Calif.
* Inventor Thomas A. Edison

The front page has an article: "Edison & His Inventions" which takes over half a column & begins: "This man of indefatigable energy, who has given to the world so many remarkable inventions, continues to exercise his genius own that direction..." with much more. 
Four pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. July 25, 1967

* 1967 Detroit - 12th Street riot
* African Americans vs. police
* "Long, hot summer of 1967"

The front page has a three column heading: "Troops Clamp A Lid On Battered Detroit" (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The 1967 Detroit Riot, also known as the 12th Street Riot, was the bloodiest incident in the "Long, hot summer of 1967". Composed mainly of confrontations between black…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1938

* North face of Eiger Mountain
* Bernese Alps - mountain range
* Climbed for the very 1st time

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Clouds Hide Fate of Alp Climbers; 4 on Eiger Not Seen Since Saturday" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the 1st time the North face of Eiger Mountain was climbed continues inside with related photo. They would achieve their goal on this day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World…

NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1872

* re. David Livingstone found
* Henry Morton Stanley

Page 5 has one column headings: "LIVINGSTONE" "Herald Special Report from London" "Important Despatches from the Explorer for England" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor spine wear, generally very nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1935 

* New York City gangster Dutch Schultz 
* Tax evasion trial beginning

The front page has one column headings: "SCHULTZ BEER RULE AND LINK TO GANGS PORTRAYED TO JURY" "Detectives Tell of His Speakeasy Activities After the Murder of Noe" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1947

* West Frankfort, Illinois
* Coal mining explosion disaster
* The Old Ben No. 8 mine

The front page has a great banner headline: "26 KILLED IN ILLINOIS MINE!" with subheads. Nice for display. Three related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1997 (1st 5 sections)

* Serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan takes his own life
* Had targeted wealthy and/or famous gay men
* Italian designer Giovanni Versace was last victim

The front page has considerable coverage telling of the death of serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who had been targeting wealthy and/or famous homosexual men. The last person he murdered before committing suicide was the famous Italian designer, Giovanni Versace. In all it has…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1848 

* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career

This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes on the "Civil and Diplomatic Bill" listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois. There is a second listing of "Lincoln" among the "Yea"…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1849 

* California gold rush
* Slave ship captured

Page 3 has reports headed: "From Salt Lake" with reports on the travails of people heading West.
Another item is brief: "Slavers Captured" noting: "...that a British man of war has recently taken into that port a Brazilian brig & barque, having on board in the aggregate about 750 slaves."
Also on pg. 3:  "The Texas Gold Hunters Returned" "An Indian Outbreak In Florida" "General…

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, July 25, 1969

* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing

The front page has a two column heading: "Guilty Plea By Kennedy" with related photo. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 25, 1969

* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing

The front page has a three column headline: "Kennedy Placed On Probation". (see)
Complete with all 8 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 25, 1969

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

The front page has a six column headline: "KENNEDY FACES TRIAL, POSSIBLE PRISON TERM" with subhead. (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 with all 44 pages, minor right margin wear, nice condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 25, 1969

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

The front page has a banner headline: "Kennedy Pleads Guilty, Sentenced" Another four column headline reads: "Unanswered Accident Questions Hold Key To Ted's Political Future" (see) Also a small one column heading: "Autopsy Ruled Out In Accident" Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with…