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NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1863  Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah - Fatal Adventures with Grizzly Bears--The Peach Crop--Arrival of Saints--Miscellaneous News" with a dateline from "Salt Lake City".
The report begins with much detail concerning encounters with grizzly bears. Further on is: "...Capts. Patterson's, Sanders' and Preston's companies of Mormon immigrants have arrived...The immigrants report that the detachment of C. V.'s at Ham's Fork overhaul the trains,

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1977

• Gay film critic Addison Verrill murdered
• Radiographer Paul Bateson arrest w/ photos
• "Bag murders" Manhattan's leather subculture

The front page has a headline: "'I Killed Addison Verrill" with lead-in: "Phone Call From A Fugitive" and photo. Coverage continues on page 11 with another related photo. (see images)
Background: Addison Verrill, a respected film journalist for Variety, was brutally murdered in his Greenwich Village

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 3, 1989

• Rolling Stones - English rock band w/ Living Colour
• Mick Jagger - Keith Richards - Ronnie Woods
• "Steel Wheels" album tour at Shea Stadium
• "The World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band"

Page 85 has a great full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "ROLLING STONES" at Shea Stadium. (see images)
Background: On October 10, 1989, the Rolling Stones played Shea Stadium in New York City as part of their massive Steel Wheels

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 3, 1928

• Schutter's "Old Nick" candy bar
• "Roaring twenties" advertisement

Page 44  has a nice full page advertisement for a free "Schutter's Old Nick" candy bar. (see images)
Complete with all 54 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: Schutter's "Old Nick" candy bar, introduced by the Schutter-Johnson Company of Chicago in 1926, was a nut roll combining peanuts, fudge, and caramel, coated in milk chocolate, and marketed as a

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Oct. 3, 1879

• Meeker Massacre - Colorado
• Battle of Milk Creek
• Major Thomas T. Thornburgh
• United States Army
• White River Utes - Indians

The top of page 5 has a very early report on the "Battle of Milk Creek" with one column headings: "RED DEVILS" "The Milk River Fight--All Told, 17 Men Killed and 40 Wounded" Coverage takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.

Complete with all 8 pages, nice condition.

Background: The Battle of Milk Creek, fought from September 29 to October 5, 1879, was

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., October 3, 1962

• James Howard Meredith
• University of Mississippi
• 2nd day of enrollment

The front page has a banner headline: "Mississippi Integration Crisis Boiling to a Peak" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On September 26, 1962, the confrontation over James Meredith's admission to the University of Mississippi reached a boiling

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1979

• Pope John Paul II comes to America
• Head of the Catholic Church

The front page has a nice photo of Pope John Paul II standing outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also four column heading: "Throngs Acclaim Pope as He Tours New York; He Visits the Powerful and Talks With the Poor" with subheads and another related photo. (see images) 
Much more on section "B" with several more photos and loads of text. 
Complete with all 104 pages, light foxing along the margins

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 3, 1933

• Battle of the Hotel Nacional of Cuba - Havana

The front page has a nice banner headline: "HAVANA HOTEL BATTLE, 44 DIE" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with related pictorial.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background:The Battle of the Hotel Nacional of Cuba occurred in 1933 amid the political chaos following the overthrow of President Gerardo Machado during the Cuban Revolution. The hotel

LONDON GAZETTE, London, Oct. 3, 1667  An early issue of this world famous newspaper which began in 1665 and still publishes today.
The front page has two items noting in part: "...Several merchants touched here and are again put to sea, all of them bound for New England, the Royal Exchange only excepted...". Also: 
"Yesterday arrived at St. Lucars our expected ships from New Spain, and in them about seven or eight millions of pieces of eight to the great encouragement of trade which was before

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 3, 1962

• James Howard Meredith
• University of Mississippi
• 2nd day of enrollment

The front page has a two column heading: "Violence at Ole Miss Ebbs, Gloom Remains" with subhead and related photo showing Meredith talking to a reporter. (see images) More on page 11.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1974

• David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
• Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
• Radio City Music Hall concert advertisement
• Comedy duo "Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album" release

Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for "Bowie"concert performances at Radio City Music Hall.
Page 63 has a full page ad for the release of "Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, a pair of consecutive issues dated Oct. 3 and 10, 1818

• Constitution of the State of Illinois

Inside has: "Naval Court" which takes two pages & is signed: J. Chauncey. Also: "Arbuthnot and Armbrister" & "Treasury Circular".
Taking 4 pages in the Oct. 3 issue is the: "Constitution of Illinois" which concludes in the first 3 pages of the Oct. 10 issue.
Also in the Oct. 10 issue is: "President Adams' Correspondence" "Wealth of Virginia" "Indian Lands" "Travelers In

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 3, 1951

• Lucie Arnaz is introduced to the public
• Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball & daughter photo

Page 53 has as a two column photo with heading: "Picture Debut of Arnaz-Ball Baby" and brief text. (see images)
Complete with 64 pages, rag edition, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, nice condition.

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930

• Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• World Series of baseball (game 2)

The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1963

• Lilies of the Field opening day premiere
• Actor Sidney Poitier - comedy-drama
• First African American to win best actor

Page 12 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the World premiere of "Lilies of the Field" This movie was first shown in New York City on the day this issue was published. The film was made famous with Sidney Poitier becoming the first African American to win a Academy Award for best actor.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1995

• Murder trial of O. J. Simpson comes to a climax
• Nichole Brown Simpson & Ronald Goldman
• Best publication to be had - rare as such

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "All Parties Stunned Simpson Jury Quickly Reaches Verdicts" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 12. This edition was published between the announcement of a verdict being reached and the reading of the decision.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, nice

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1885  The full front page is a print of: "Hon. Ira Davenport, Republican Candidate for Governor of New York" with a related article on him inside.
Among the prints inside are a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Holding Him Up To Ridicule"; a nice, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Summer Resorts in Virginia" which includes Natural Bridge & White Sulphur; a full page: "Indian Warfare--The Village" & a very displayable full page:

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1861

• President Abraham Lincoln
• General John C. Fremont

This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.

The prime content would be the page 6 report: "The President and General Fremont's Proclamation--Correspondence Between Mr. Lincoln and Hon. Joseph Holt" which concerns Fremont's controversial "Emancipation Proclamation" which drew the ire of Abraham Lincoln.

As a bit of

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, October 3, 1944

• St. Louis Browns win AL pennant
• Future Baltimore Orioles

This 12 page newspaper has headlines on page 10: "St. Louis Baseball Capital Of World During Classic" and "Browns' Stock Booms Because Of First Flag" which tells of the St. Louis Browns winning their only American League pennant. They would face the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.

Other news of the day including period advertising. Minor spine wear, otherwise

THE IDIOT, OR INVISIBLE RAMBLER, Boston, Oct. 3, 1818

• "First American Comic" ?
• Editor Henry Trumbull
• "Uncle Jerry Simpleton"

A quite rare issue which lasted but 52 issues, published "By Samuel Simpleton" and is "Devoted to Innocent Amusement" as noted in the masthead.
An eclectic array of content which includes a page 3 engraving of, presumable, the "Idiot", his image in the masthead as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 3/4 by 12 1/2 inches, two small rubbing holes at the central fold,

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812  This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed by George Prevost; "Province of Lower Canada" "Admiral Warren's Squadron" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1898

• 3rd USGA Woman's Open announced
• Amateur Golf Championship - Ardsley Country Club
• 2 years prior to the first woman's professional championship

Page 5 has: "GOLF - WOMEN TO PLAY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS AT ARDSLEY", which is a lengthy article providing considerable details regarding women's golf, with a focus on the coming National Championship (Women's Open) to be held at the Ardley Country Club on the Hudson River. The article states in part: "...it may be

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Mass., October 3, 1938

• Bob Feller 18 strikeouts (record at the time)
• Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball

The sport's section (page 18) has a one column heading: "FELLER SETS MARK BY STRIKING OUT 18" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Bob Feller breaking the MLB baseball record for most strikeouts for a single game at the time.
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1990  The banner headline announces: "TWO GERMANY UNITED AFTER 45 YEARS WITH JUBILATION AND A VOW OF PEACE" with various related subheads. Also a photo of the German flag unfurled in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin.
The complete issue with all 3 sections, great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985

• Rock Hudson death (1st report)
• Hollywood Golden Age actor
• Best title to be had ?

The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "Longtime Hollywood Star Stunned the World When He Revealed That He Had Fatal Disease". The article carries over to page 30 where there are 5

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 3, 1857

• American illustrator Winslow Homer
• Very early illustration in a periodical

Winslow Homer prints are very desirable and among the more difficult periodical  titles in which to find Homer prints is this one, as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue with a Homer print on the front page titled: "View In South Market Street, Boston". This print is unusual as it is signed "Homer" in the lower left corner. Also of

THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3, 1822

• Early Western Pennsylvania

The volume 1 number 37 issue of a quite uncommon and very early periodical from Western Penna. 
Near the back two pages are taken up with a lengthy & very detailed: "Account Of The North-West Coast".
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1990

• German reunification - Germany

The first of this notable event we have offered in this iconic newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "TWO GERMANY UNITED AFTER 45 YEARS WITH JUBILATION AND A VOW OF PEACE" with various related subheads. Also a photo of the German flag unfurled in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin.
The complete first section with pages 1-34, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 3, 1913

• Chief Bender - MLB baseball pitcher photo
• 1913 World Series of baseball starter (gm 1)
• Chippewas Indians - Native Americans

The sport's section (page 10) has two column photos of Chief Bender (rare) and his catcher Wally Schang with heading: "Schang, Catching Find, And Bender, Mack's Probable Battery For 1st Game" and text. (see) And sure enough, Chief Bender would start game 1 of the 1913 World Series a few days later. Surprisingly this issue is in good

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 1938

• Current day Czechoslovakia
• Nazis - Andolf Hitler

The front page has a two-column headline: "GENERAL PEACE PACT PROPOSED AS HITLER TAKES CZECH LANDS" with subhead: "Czechs Also Yield To Polish Ultimatum and Plan Cessions To Hungary; Premiers To Discuss Four-Power Pact Adjustments".
This is coverage on the beginning of the German annexation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.
Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear with some edge tears (which do

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 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--Final Adventures In the Middle Park". The report takes 1 1/2 columns and is very detailed on what was seen & experienced during the excursion.
Eight pages, very nice

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 3, 1968

• Bob Gibson' famous 17 strikeout game
• St. Louis Cardinals
• World Series of baseball

The front page has reporting on game 1 of the 1968 World Series in which Bob Gibson broke the record for most strikeouts. This record still stands today. The headline reads: "Cardinals Cop Opener" with subhead: "Bob Gibson Sets New Strikeout Record With 17" (see)
Eight pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some spine wear, otherwise good.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Oct. 3, 1963

• Sandy Koufax's strike-out record game
• Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
• World Series of baseball - game 1 at Yankee Stadium

The bottom of the front page has a photo showing Sandy Koufax in action with small heading: "Koufax Sets A Series Record" Also a three column heading also on the front page reads: "Mantle Lauds Sandy; Notes Howard Power" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, some tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 3, 1937

• Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black found to have Klan ties.

The front page has a two column heading: "BLACK'S SENATE SILENCE STILL PUZZLING CAPITAL; HIS SEATING NOW AWAITED" followed by an article which continues on page 2.  Page 2 also contains a full page of small articles from various newspapers around the country responding to the scandal.  Additionally, section 4 contains coverage on half of it's front page with images and "MR BLACK EXPLAINS".

This issue

NILES REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 3, 1835

• Slavery & abolitionists
• Slave trade - abolition

An inside page has: "Slavery & the Abolitionists" which begins by reporting on: "A great anti-abolition meeting...at Troy, New York, the mayor presiding. The resolutions were all pointed & severe...we consider all attempts to induce congress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia...as unwise, inexpedient & incendiary..." with more.  This report takes over half of the issue, or more than 8 pages.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, October 3, 1937

• Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
• Visits Adolf Hitler in Munich

The front page of this rotogravure section has 2 related photos of Mussolini meeting Adolf Hitler in Germany earlier in the week.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 12 pages, a few small tape mends, tiny piece torn away at upper left corner, minor spine wear, generally good.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 3, 1942

• Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
• Boxing - Boxers - 1st of 6 fights

The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a two column heading: "RAY ROBINSON WINS DECISION OVER 'TRUCK'" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)

• Post-WWII Coverage
• Primary coverage - Japan
• Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included

The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of at least 7 outer leaves from issues ranging from September to December of 1945. This inexpensive set provides a

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 3, 1921.

• Babe Ruth breaks his own home run record with 59
• New York Yankees Baseball - 1st AL pennant
• One short of his prediction at beginning of season

Page 8 has a one column heading: "G. H. Ruth Makes A New World's Record" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day.Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, Oct. 3, 1915  Note: this is "Part Two" of the issue with pages 1-12, but it does have its own masthead.
A fine issue on the popular evangelist Billy Sunday, with a banner headline: "Hand That Grips the Trail Hitter" and subheads; "Here is "Billy's' Good Right Hand That Pulls the Pilgrim Down the Sawdust Trail & Welcomes Him Into the Promised Land of Righteousness" and also: "Billy Sunday's Hand and Palm Print" "What the Hand Lines Say to the Palmist" with more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, Oct. 3, 1937

• Menow - American thoroughbred racehorse
• Wins Belmont Futurity Stakes - Elmont NY

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "MENOW WINS $76,000 FUTURITY IN WORLD RECORD TIME" with subheads and related photo. First report coverage continues on page 10 with another photo.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 12 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 3, 1931

• Sir Thomas Lipton death (1st report)
• Tea founder & America's Cup enthusiast

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Sir Thomas Lipton, 81, Noted Yachtsman, Dies" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, some spine wear, otherwise good.

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 3, 1893

• Rare old West title
• Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. The ftpg. has: "Three Men Wounded" "A Desperate Shooting Affray in Oakland" "Two Innocent Men are Killed in the Melee" and "Dynamite in New Mexico" and pg. 2 has: "Witches In Motion" which is interesting.
Other varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight pages, bit

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 3, 1812 The entire front page is taken up with a printing of the "Articles of Confederation & Perpetual Union" which were approved by Congress in 1777 and ratified in 1781. The text carries over to take most of page 2 as well, where it concludes with the signature of the various members of Congress.
Other items include: "An Act to Prohibit American Vessels from Proceeding to or Trading with the Enemies of the United States..." signed by Henry Clay &

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1970

• Wichita State University football team
• Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash (1st report)
• Rocky Mountains

This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "13 Wichita Grid Players Among 29 Killed In Crash". Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On October 2, 1970 at 1:14 p.m. a Martin 4-0-4 aircraft

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, October 3, 1949

• New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers both win pennants
• The World Series to follow would be the first to be played under the lights, and would be the first in a series of 5 consecutive wins by the Yankees - a record which still stands today

Page 6  has: "Yanks Top Red Sox, Bums Edge Phillies To Win Loop Pennant", with supporting text and League Standings.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 3, 1940

• Albert Einstein becomes United States Citizen
• Physics

Page 6 has a photo showing Albert Einstein receiving his U.S. citizenship papers. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 3, 1873

• Captain Jack - Modoc Indians
• Day of execution - hanging

This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "The Modods (sic)" "Captain Jack and His Five Associates to be Hanged This Morning"
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, October 3, 1879

• Adrian, Michigan
• Lenawee County Fair
• Grandstands disaster

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: " A FEARFUL FALL", "Adrian, Mich., Visited by a Sad Catastrophe", "A Grand Stand Gives Way With Two Thousand People" and more. Actual report is on page 2. See images for text here.

Complete, a little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, October 3, 1935

• Italy invades Ethiopia
• Second Italo–Abyssinian War
• Benito Mussolinis

This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "WAR", "TWO TOWNS IN ETHIOPIA ARE BOMBED", "ITALIAN PLANES SPREAD DEATH IN SUDDEN ATTACK". 1st report coverage on the Italian invasion of Ethiopia at the start of the Second Italo–Abyssinian War.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: At