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THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, a four issue set dated November 4-5-6-7, 1903

• Panama becomes independent
• Recognized by United States

This set reports the Panamanian revolt against Colombian control, recognition of independence by the United States, and the resulting celebration for their independence.
Such heads include: "Warships Shelling City of Panama - The Situation Serious" "Intense Excitement On the Isthmus of Panama Today" "De Facto Government of Panama Recognized by the United States"

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1983

• Jesse Jackson announces candidacy
• For president of the United States
• Civil rights movement leader - activist

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Provocative Candidate" with subhead: "Jackson Posing Broad Challenge to His Party" with photo. (see) The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "JACKSON DECLARES FORMAL CANDIDACY" with subhead and more.
Complete with 48 pages, address label in the masthead (see), nice condition.

background: In

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 4, 1983

• Tyre, Southern Lebanon
• Suicide truck bombing
• Israeli military headquarters
• Islamic Jihad Organization (Hezbollah)

The front page has a banner headline: "29 Dead, Israelis Strike Back" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.

Background:On November 4, 1983, a suicide truck bomb targeted the Israeli military headquarters in Tyre, southern Lebanon, killing approximately 28 Israeli personnel and 32 Lebanese detainees, while

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 4, 1979

• Anti-Ku Klux Klan - KKK rally
• Greensboro, North Carolina massacre
• American Nazi Party & (CWP)
• Demonstrators shot and killed

The front page has a two column heading: "4 Slain at Anti-Klan Rally in N. Carolina; 10 Wounded" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all  34 pages, nice condition.

Background: On November 3, 1979, Greensboro, North Carolina, became the site of a violent and deadly confrontation known as the Greensboro

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848

• Rare antebellum publication
• 12 years prior to Civil War outbreak

Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
Over half of the ftpg. has various political Acts and documents signed in type by the President: James K. Polk. Various content within including: "Fillmore's Abolitionism Admitted" "He Won't

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 4, 1965

• Peter La Farge overdose death
• Folk music singer - songwriter

The bottom of the front page has a photo of Peter La Farge with brief text on his unexpected death. (see image)
background: Peter La Farge died on October 27, 1965, at the age of 34, under circumstances that remain clouded in ambiguity and speculation. Official reports listed the cause as a stroke or possibly an aortic aneurysm, but rumors persist that his death may

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 4, 1777  Simply a terrific wealth of content on the Revolutionary War.
Page 2 begins with a fine letter from General Howe to Lord G. Germaine concerning events near the Chesapeake Bay. This is followed by a: "DECLARATION" signed in type: W. Howe, in which he offers pardon to all soldiers who left their ranks to join the American forces if they return to their allegiance to the King.
Then another letter from Howe to Germain with good content, and then a

THE OBSERVATOR'S TRYAL AND DEFENCE THIS GOOD DAY, London, Nov. 4, 1704  A very rare newspaper to say the least, as it is not listed in Crane & Kaye, nor can anything be found about this title on the internet.
The Observator was published by John Tutchin beginning in 1702. It was vocal in its denunciations of Queen Anne and her Tory ministries. The paper was written in dialogue form, where "Observator" and "Countryman" speak to one another.

In December, 1703, The Observator was arraigned for

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1812

• Battle of Queenston Heights

Page 2 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Copies of Letters from Major-Gen. Van Rensselaer...to Major-Gen. Dearborn..." dated at Lewiston, Oct. 14, 1812.
This is a fine account of the Battle of Queenston Heights, the first major land battle of the War of 1812. The American were defeated by the British. Great to have an account of this significant battle written by the commander of the American forces.
Also on page 2:

COURIER EXPRESS, (no city), Nov. 4, 1940

• Very rare movie prop issue

• Wendell Willkie predicted to defeat Franklin D. Roosevelt

• 1940 Presidential election

We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood".
I am not aware of what motion picture this issue was

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Nov. 4, 1998

• Historic midterm election
• 1st in over half-a-century where incumbent picks up seats

The front-page, full-banner heading reads: "Demos romp", with subheads: "Davis, Boxer breeze" and "GOP Loses Ground, Keeps Control In House, Senate". Most pages in this section are focused on the elections. See images for details.
Note: While the Republicans maintained control of the House and the Senate, this was the first time since 1934 when the party of the

THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.
Complete in 24 pages, color front & back covers, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, mild wear at the spine, good condition.

background: In the 1920s, The Scout

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 4, 1971

• Pink Floyd at Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
• British psychedelic rock group - band performance
• Atom Heart Mother - David Gilmour - Roger Waters
• Frank Zappa's "200 Motels" opening day film ad

Page 45 has a 14 x 3 1/2 advertisement for a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Carnegie Hall. (see image)
Page 63 has a 7 x 7 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of Frank Zappa's "200 Motels" in Manhattan.
I suspect this to be an

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 4, 1882  Among the many prints within is a great doublepage centerfold, tipped-in (no binding holes at the fold) captioned; "Sketches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia" of which there are 13, each captioned. 
Complete in 28 pages, light lamp staining at the bottom margins, not close to the caption of the Canada centerfold, very nice condition.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 4, 1871

• Mormons - Mormonism
• Thomas Sunderland Hawkins
• 1st convicted for polygamy in Utah

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. 
The back page has a very significant report on Mormon history. The article is headed: "The Mormon Prosecution--Sentence of Hawkins".
This was Thomas Hawkins, the polygamist, his being the very first case of federal prosecution for

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE, Little Rock, Nov.  4, 1992

• President Bill Clinton
• Wins presidential election (1st)
• Best publication to be had ?

Great to have this event from the capital of Arkansas, Clinton's home state, with a front page headline: "Clinton Wins" with subheads and color photo. More inside with full page pictorial.
Complete sections A thru D (of 9 sections) with pages 1-48 (of 92). Great condition.

Background: The November 4, 1992 edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette captured a

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1848  The front page has news on the Gold Rush headed: "From California", beginning: "In Upper California the gold excitement is on the increase..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 4, 1864

• Capture of Plymouth, North Carolina
• From the origin of the Confederacy

Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Petersburg" "Secret Sessions" "From Our Army In Tennessee" "From Sherman's Army--Sherman's Position" "From the Northern Papers" "Letter from North Georgia" "The Loss of the Iron-Clad Albemarle--Fall of Plymouth, N.C." and more.
Some war items on the back page but mostly taken up with ads.
Complete as a single sheet issue,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 4, 1996

• Kobe Bryant makes his NBA debut
• Lakers professional basketball
• Shaquille O'Neal - Shaq debut with L.A.
• Best publication to be had - rare as such

The front page of section C (sports) has a headline: "Lakers Still Kidding Around" with subhead: "Bryant becomes youngest player in NBA history..." and photo showing Shaq shooting a sky hook. (see) First report coverage continues on page 11 of this section with smaller photo showing Bryant. This was Bryant's very first

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852

• President Franklin Pierce winning

Most of page 2 is taken up with results--and speculation--concerning the 1852 Presidential election which Franklin Pierce would win.
Early indications reflect this: "The Triumph and Its Teaching" begins: " It is now clear that the national democratic party has swept the country & the whole country..." with much more. And: "The Presidential Election" as well as a wealth of charts showing the voter counts by state,

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 4, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Germ of Counter-Revolution Already Sown In Moscow" "Retreating Russians Crimean Forces Split Into Two by German & Rumanian Units" "The Soviet Fleet of the Black Sea In a Dangerous Position" and more.
More war-related content inside.
Four pages, tiny binding

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 4, 1686

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

The back page has an advertisement for a book: "The Present State of His Majesties Isles and Territories in America..." with mention of the various colonies, islands, etc.

A single sheet newspaper, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, a stain at the bottom margins, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 4, 1881  A report near the top of page 5 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet historically very significant report--the creation of the American League of Major League Baseball.
The report is headed: "The New Base Ball Association" which begins: "The new base-ball league at Cleveland organized yesterday as the American association of base-ball players and chose these officers: President, H.D. McKnight..." followed by the other officers. It also

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Nov. 4, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, some margin chipping. A bit fragile so it should be handled

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1795  Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting: "The President has returned here from Mount Vernon. The reception he every where meets shews he unites in him all patriotic hearts...".
Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 4, 1930

• Chicago gangland wars
• Al 'Scarface' Capone era
• Prohibition & great depression
• Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a five column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "Capone Asks For Beer Monopoly" with subheads. Related photo is on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 4, 1863  Among the front page column heads are: "Interesting From The South" "Movements of Jeff. Davis" 'The Rebel Press on the Great Lack of Food" "Companies of Soldiers are Marching Barefoot" "Operations in the Shenandoah Valley" "Federal Advance into North Carolina" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 4, 1899

• James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
• Heavyweight boxing championship
• 1st ever on film - motion pictures

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A TERRIFIC BATTLE" 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 8 pages, a few small library stamps near the top of the front page, a few small binding

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1931

• Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
• Melbourne Cup horse racing upset loss

The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP UNPLACED IN MELBOURNE CUP" "Favorite Finds Burden of 150 Pounds Too Much Over Route of Two Miles" and more. First report coverage on Phar Lap's upset loss at the Melbourne Cup which many thought was because he was too heavy to race the full 2 miles.
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1935

• Vivian Chase shot dead
• Woman bandit - gangster
• Female public enemy # 1

The front page has one column headings that include: "'GIRL BANDIT NO. 1' FOUND SLAIN IN CAR" "Vivian Chase, Luer Kidnap Suspect and Friend of Karpis, Shot in Kansas City" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content,

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915  The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding World War I including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".
Complete in 24 pages with the color covers, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1932

• Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
• Visits American w/ photo
• Amelia Earhart receives trophy

Page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY ASTOR LAUDS OUR SELF-CRITICISM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also on the same page is a one column heading: "Amelia Earhart Gets Trophy For Flying" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 4, 1883  Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West, much more than any found in eastern newspapers. Page 6 has: "Reported Train Robbery In Illinois" provides some details, including: "...a most  daring robbery took place...four men...with drawn revolvers, ordered the passengers to hand out their money & valuables..." with more (see).
Twenty pages,

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1899

• James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
• Heavyweight boxing championship
• 1st ever on film - motion pictures

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "VICTORY FOR JEFFRIES" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1933

• Pierre Paul Émile Roux death
• French physician - bacteriologist
• Know for anti-diphtheria serum

The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "PROF. EMILE ROUX, SCIENTIST, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Pierre Paul Émile Roux, French physician known for his work on diphtheria.
Other news, sports and advertisement of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 4, 1942

• Thomas E. Dewey elected New York Governor

The front page has a nice banner headline: "DEWEY ELECTED GOVERNOR IN STATE SWEEP" with subheads and a nice photo of Thomas E. Dewey. More on the inside pages. Nice to have in this famous New York title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, Nov. 4, 1886  Much on the recent election with the front page having several political cartoons, 3 showing the raccoon & another the federal eagle "shaking" the rooster. The back page has 3 more engravings of the raccoon with the election articles (see).
Four pages, large folio size, very nice condition.

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 4, 1930

• Al 'Scarface' Capone
• John 'The Ape' Passelli

The front page has a two column headline: "Law Spurns Al Capone's Offer; 'The Ape' Slain in Jersey Feud" with subheads. See photos for text here.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, November 4, 1899

• James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
• Heavyweight boxing championship
• 1st ever on film - motion pictures

This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TWENTY-FIVE ROUNDS", "Fight Between James J. Jeffries and Tom Sharkey", "Decision Given To Jeffries" and more.  Lengthy text here with round by round coverage, all on the front page. See photos for portion of the text. 1st report on the heavyweight boxing

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 4, 1946

• Jews - Jewish - Judaica - Arabs
• Palestine - Israel - Lake Hula Valley

This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "ARABS BATTLE JEWS" with subheads. 1st report coverage on a clash between Arabs and a group of Jews attempting to establish a settlement at Lake Hula in northern Palestine.

Other news, sports and advertisements. Light browning, some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848  The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.

Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" which was 4,000,000 acres of new territory in Wisconsin, embracing land on the Fox and Wisconsin rivers which were bought out from

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1950  This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 20: "DANNO O'MAHONEY DIES", "Auto Accident Injuries Fatal to Irish Wrestling Star"

1st report on the death of this famous professional wrestler from the 1930's.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 4, 1954

• The death of Henri Matisse
• Famed artist - painter

This 72 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 26: "Famed Artist Matisse Dies in France", which is a 1st report of the death of famous painter, Henry Matisse. see photos for text here.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Henri Matisse (31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French artist,

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 4, 1926

• Ty Cobb quits Detroit Tigers (player and manager)
• Baseball player to move to Philadelphia

This 26 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Ty Cobb's Career Closes With Resignation from Leadership at Detroit"

Also a banner headline on page 18: "MAJOR LEAGUES LOSE FIERY FIGURE  AS TY COBB LEAVES DETROIT CLUB"

with subheads and related photos. (see)

Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear,

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 4, 1876

• Granite iron ware
• Uncommon title - Nice advertisements

Taking more that 1/4 of the front page is a bold ad for "Granite Iron Ware" available at Zion's Co-Operative Mercantile Institute.

Includes a large illustration of an iron pot.

News of the day with many advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.

LIBERTY magazine, from New York, dated November 4, 1933

• Hunk Anderson
• Colored Ads

The color cover of this issue is of a lady selecting Masquerade mask, one of which seems to be somewhat like her features (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.

This issue contains an article entitled "Is Notre Dame's Hunk Anderson on the Spot? - an understanding look at the plight of having Knute Rockne's football shoes to fill" which also includes some photos.

Other articles are "My Fake

THE CLEVELAND SUNDAY NEWS-LEADER, from Cleveland, OH, dated November 4, 1923.

• 'Von Knilling Has Fallen' is rumor

This features a banner headline "BAVARIANS READY TO MARCH" with a subhead "'Von Knilling Has Fallen,' Is Berlin Rumor - Munich Says Fascisti Threaten Advance".

This is a complete issue, is browned at the edges and is also chipping at the edges/corners.

(Please note that the photographing was taken in the packaging and may have flash reflections/glaring in the images.)

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated November 4, 1864.

• Ogdensburg New York
  * Camden Arkansas
  
  This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on:

• Ogdensburg New York
• Camden Arkansas
• Mississippi River
• Marion Tennessee
• New Orleans Louisiana

and more.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 4, 1991.

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

The front page photo of this issue shows "A Classic - The Twins beat the Braves in a World Series for the ages.."

Some of the

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, CA,  November 4, 1868. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Articles in this issue include: "The Temperance Question" "A Velocipede In New York" "General Grant On Policy" "Assassination In The