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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 7, 1939 

* Very early "The Wizard of Oz" item 
* Over a month prior to it's premiere 
* Behind the scenes production details
* American Musical fantasy film - movie 
* L. Frank Baum- Victory Fleming - Judy Garland

The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "'Wizard of Oz' a Wizard's Job" with subhead: "Film's Production No Snap, Leroy Says" (see images) 
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, nice condition.

Background: The historical…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1939

* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated 

The front page has a one column heading: "REICH MAKES JEWS JOIN FOR SELF-CARE" with subhead: "All Placed in One Organization Running Schools and Relief--Speedier Migration Is Aim". (see images) Coverage on the ongoing Jewish holocaust in Nazi Germany.
Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On July 6, 1939, the Nazi regime issued decrees further restricting Jewish economic and…

NEW YORK TIMES, a collection of eleven consecutive issues dating July 7 thru 17, 1912, each with front page and/or inside page reporting from the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, with some fine coverage. This was the event at which Jim Thorpe distinguished himself, with various mentions of him in the coverage.
See the photos for more detail on each of the issues.
All eleven issues are complete, still bound as one lot, expect random margin tears, a little chipping in the margins, and…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 7, 1905

* Russian battleship Potemkin
* Mutiny by the crew ends
* Prelude to the Russian Revolution

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MUTINEERS ON ONE SHIP YIELD" with subhead. (see images) 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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the…

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 7, 1874

* "Montgomery Queen's Circus" advertisment
* Child performer "Little Mollie Brown"
* ‘The only Female Somersault Rider in the World’
* Girl horseback circus performer (14 years old)

The front page has a 13 1/2 x 4 inch graphic advertisement for upcoming performances of "Montgomery Queen's Circus" with featured acts that include two talented equestrian riders "Little Mollie Brown" and "Frank Berry" (see images) Little Mollie…

DIXIE SUNDAY MAGAZINE section only of the The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, July 7, 1957 This issue has a double-page centerfold color advertisement for Schlitz beer headed: "Backyard Schlitzecue" (see images) This centerfold is sewn-in. 
Complete with all 28 pages, tabloid size, minor spine wear, nice condition. 

NEW YORK POST, July 7, 1940

* Adolf Hitler gets a hero's welcome 
* Returns to Berlin from the conquered war front
* Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium & France

The front page has a two column heading: "The Conqueror Returns" (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

background: On July 6, 1940, Adolf Hitler returned to Berlin, Germany, after eight weeks overseeing the German military…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 7, 1987

* Grand opening day premiere movie  review 
* "FULL METAL JACKET" movie advertisement
* Director Stanley Kubrick - Vietnam War film

Page 58 has the opening day review for the film "Full Metal Jacket" with heading: "Dressed To Kill" and two related photos. And the previous page has a nice full page advertisement for the film. (see images)
Background: Full Metal Jacket (1987), directed by Stanley Kubrick,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 7, 2003

* Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer
* First Major Grand Slam title - Wimbledon Men's singles

The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Federer's Stylish Game Works Like Charm" with subhead and photo. More on page 9 with a banner headline.
Complete with all sections (86 pages), great condition.

ALLEGANY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 7, 1887 

* Mormon - Mormonism 
* The polygamy question

Polygamy by the Mormons was not officially outlawed until 1890, which was a condition required before statehood was granted which happened in 1896, however a front page report in this issue notes the efforts in Utah by Mormon leaders which lead up to this historic decision. "Forbidding Polygamy" and the subhead: "A New Stand Taken by the Mormons in Their Constitutional Convention" has a…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 7, 1938

* "The Great Revolt" - Arabs uprising
* Mandatory Palestine - Transjordan

The front page has a one column heading: "Two Warships Rushed to Haifa As 28 Are Slain" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear a the margins, small piece torn away at bottom right corner, generally in god condition.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 7, 1952

* SS United States wins "Blue Riband"
* Fastest crossing of the Atlantic of all-time (ocean liner)

This 8-page newspaper has a two-column heading on page 4: "New U.S. Super-liner Finishes Its First Crossing to Set Up New Record". See photos for 1st report coverage on the SS United States winning the "Blue Riband" accolade for the fastest crossing for a ocean liner on the Atlantic Ocean ever.

Other news of the day.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1931

* Billy Burke wins 1931 U.S. Open of golf
* Inverness Club - Toledo, Ohio
* 72-hole playoff vs. George Von Elm

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BURKE WINS U.S. OPEN, DEFEATING VON ELM BY STROKE AT TOLEDO" with subheads. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition, some small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1933  A banner headline on page 12 reports on the first ever Major League Baseball All-Star game: "Ruth's Home Run Gives American League Margin of Victory at Chicago".
One column subheads include: "American League Beats Rivals, 4-2" "49,000 See Ruth's Homer Yield Two Runs as Nationals Are Toppled" "Long Hit Comes In Third" "Frisch Also Gets Circuit Smash--Gomez, Crowder, Grove Baffle Losers". Included is a detailed summary of the game with the box score.
The photos…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 7, 1898  The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War as well as a notable maritime tregedy, the latter featuring a nice print captioned: "The French Steamer La Bourgogne, Which Was Suik with Over 600 Passengers in a Collision with the Cromartyshire..."
Front page war reports are headed: "DOES THE LULL AT PRESENT MEAN THE COMING OF PEACE? "Military & Naval Operations Seem To Be at a Standstill for the President" "Rumors of Peace…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 7, 1966

* The Rolling Stones - English rock band
* Editorial on their arrival in New York City
* British invasion - Mick Jagger - Brian Jones
* "Aftermath" album American tour
* Joan Baez editorial when she was 25 yrs. old

Starting on page 14 is a editorial on The Rolling Stones with heading: "Shango Mick Jagger Drops Anchor" with photos of Jagger and Brian Jones. (see images) Coverage continues on another page with…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 7, 1978

* Martina Navratilova vs. Chris Evert
* Wimbledon Championships - Women's singles
* Very first major tennis singles title

The front page has a banner headline: "Evert Loses at Wimbledon" with subhead and photo. (see images) This was her very first Major Women's singles championship.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 7, 1790 

* President George Washington
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress

Most of the middle column on page 2 is taken up with three Acts of Congress, all headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and each signed in type by George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
Much of page 3 is taken up with reports from Congress. Page 3 also has several "Appointments" by the President, as well as reports on the celebration of the 4th of…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1934
 
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolf Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany

The front page has a banner headline: "500 NAZI KILLINGS REPORTED" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. More on page 2 and two related photos on the back page.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1810  The front page has much on the: "Celebration Of American Independence". Page 2 continues with the: "Celebration In Salem" and: "Celebration In Lynn".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1932

* Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman
* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "SMITH REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN'S HUSBAND, SUICIDE" with subheads and two related photos. Was this suicide or murder ? American socialite Libby Holman was a suspect.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.…

NOTTINGHAM JOURNAL, England, July 7, 1810  

* Nice masthead engraving for display

Perhaps the finest feature is the beautiful masthead, with very ornate lettering and a handsome engraving as the central feature. Also a partial red tax stamp at the top. 
Four pages, great condition.

THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, July 7, 1887  

* Rare 19th century Southwest publication

Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. This issue includes a single sheet "Supplement" of smaller size.
Four pages, large folio size, small binding holes at the blank spine, wear at the margins with a number of margin tears and archival repairs, more tears at the bottom…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1943

* Battle of Kula Gulf - Solomon Islands
* World War II naval battle - WWII
* United States Navy - Japanese Imperial

The front page has a nice banner headline: "6 JAPANESE WARSHIPS BELIEVED SUNK IN FIGHT, 4 DAMAGED; U.S. LOSES CRUISER AND DESTROYER" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As It Is - Looking Over The Valley Of Death From Little Round Top".
The most dramatic print is the double-page centerfold,…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1945 

* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB

The sports page has one column heads: "HOLMES SETS MARK AS BRAVES WIN TWO" "Hits in 34th Straight Contest for National League Record..." with smaller subheads, box scores and photo of Tommy Holmes.
A fine article reporting Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby's National League record. Homes would go on to safely in 37 games, a record that would stand…

BLACK HILLS DAILY TIMES, Deadwood, Dakota, July 7, 1886 

* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame

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. 
This issue is from the "heyday" of the Wild West. Some of the most celebrated names of the Old West passed through Deadwood, not the least of whom was "Wild Bill"…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1847  Page 3 has: "The Course of the War" which takes three-quarters of a column; "From Jalapa" takes two-thirds of a column and has a wealth of war news.
Also: "Late From Vera Cruz" is on the war, and a report: "Late From California".
Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner does not affect any text, good condition.

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 7, 1945  

* USS Columbia - United States Navy crusier
* Japanese kamikaze airplane attack photo (rare)

This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "400 Superforts Hit 5 Cities in Japan; Balikpapan Seized" "Jap Homeland Hit for 32nd Straight Day" and more. But most notably is a photo showing a Japanese Kamikaze…

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1864  

* From the capital of the Confederacy

This issue has: "The War News--From Charleston--Cannonade Heard In Charlottesville" "Fitz Lee's Cavalry" "Additional From the North" "From The Armies In Georgia "Yankee Accounts From Georgia" "The Situation at Petersburg" 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…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1871

* Ku Klux Klan - KKK
* Southern trials

The front page has two related article headed: "The Kuklux" with subheads. (see) Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1863  

* Fantastic Battle of Gettysburg Coverage
* Rare Confederate title from rebel capital

The front page has various war items including: "The Army of the Pamunkey--The Attack on the South Anna Bridge". There is also a great front page letter datelined "Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1863" which is prefaced with: "..manifesting the spirit that inspires the bold, intelligent youths who make up the bulk of the Confederate army." and the…

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, July 7, 1797  The back page has an ad for a: "Whip and Cane Manufactory" who makes not only these items by billiard balls as well. Much detail provided.
Four pages, one margin slightly irregular, good condition.

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 7, 1943

* Battle of Kursk begins
* Largest ever tank battle
* Operation Citadel
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a three column heading: "Big German Offensive Smashes Into 2 Sectors Near Belgorod" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small library label on the front page, generally nice.

THE TIMES, London, England, July 8, 1837

* William IV of the United Kingdom

Page 5 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reporting on the funeral of King William IV who died on June 20, headed: "His Late Majesty". Subheads include: "The Lying In State" and: "Embalming"
All columns of all 8 pages are black-bordered in "mourning" rules.
Good condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 7, 1987  As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 80 has a tribute to Fred Astaire after his death, at the age of 88, on June 22, 1987.  The tribute details the broad scope of dancers who were impacted by…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 7, 1862 

* Gen. George B. McClellan
* Post Seven Days Battles
* Battle of Malvern Hill

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Another Victory on the Mississippi" "Capture of Vicksburg" "The City Greatly Damaged" "It is to Be Utterly Destroyed" "From General McClellan's Army" "His Address to His Troops" with the full text printed here; "the Great Fight of Tuesday" "24 Rebel Guns Captured" "Rebel Reports of the Battles" and more. Inside page…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1919

* R-34 airship flight to America
* 1st ever crossing of the Atlantic East to West
* Aviation - flight - dirigible - zeppelin 
* Over NYC on her way home

The front page has a very nice banner headline: "R-34 MAKES A MIDNIGHT START FOR HOME; FLIES TO TIMES BUILDING, HOVERS OVER IT, AND THOUSANDS WATCH HER TURN EAST AT 1:10" with subheads and photo of the airship over the big apple. Nice for display. Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related map.
…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1945

* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "HOLMES HITS IN 34TH STRAIGHT; TOPS RECORD" with subhead, small photo and box scores. First report coverage on Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby National League record. He would end up hitting safely in 37 games. This record would last 33 years until Pete Rose broke it in 1978.
Always…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 7, 1974 

* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon 
* Tennis singles 

The front page has a three column photo: "Kissing Couple of Champs"
On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column headline: "Connors Takes Honors" with photo. (see) First report coverage on famed American tennis star, Jimmy Connors, winning his very 1st Wimbledon singles championship. Chris Evert, who he was engaged with at the time, won the Women's…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1930

* Ararat Rebellion (Agri)
* Kurdish Republic - Kurds
* Turkey - Turkish - Turks

The front page has a two column heading: "Turks Fight Kurds With Land and Air Forces; Attack Tribesmen on Mt. Ararat on Four Sides" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1938

* Evian Conference in France opening day
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. SPURNS NATIONS TO PROMPT ACTION AT REFUGEE PARLEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on opening day of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution by Nazi Germany. Lengthy text continues…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 7, 1883  The front page has "Rondout Bridge, New York West Shore, and Buffalo Railroad" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Dr. Hubbard's Chemical Vaporizer and Deodorizer"; "Beavers at Work"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, and nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 7, 1946

* Pauline Betz Addie
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title won

The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "U.S. TAKES 4 TITLES AT WIMBLEDON; MISS BETZ A VICTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Pauline Betz winning her first and only Wimbledon Women's singles title.
Incomplete issue containing the entire sport's section only with all 6 pages. Rag edition in nice…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1932

* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player

This 38 page newspaper has one column headings on page 18: "BILL JURGES WOUNDED BY GIRL HE REJECTED" and "Chicago Cubs Player and Young Woman Are Shot in Struggle for Her Pistol" First report coverage on the shooting of Chicago Cubs' Shortstop William Jurges by his jilted girlfriend. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in nice…

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 7, 1855   A wealth of prints including a fullpg. with 4 scenes of: "Capt. Collinson's Arctic Expedition" which includes: "Sledge Party of Esquimaux [Eskimos]", a print of an: "Iroquois Chief" and "Opening of the Madras Exhibition--Fort George" among others.
Complete in 32 pages, nice condition.

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 7, 1928

* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"

The front page has a one column headline: "AIR KINGS JOIN IN ACCLAIM TO MISS EARHART" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart's return to America after her famous airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a few binding slits along the spine with slight text…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 7, 1928

* Helen Wills (Moody) wins 2nd silver salver
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Nice headline for display

The front page has a nice banner headline: "HELEN WILLS RETAINS WOMEN'S SINGLES TITLE" with subheads. (see) She is known as the first American born Woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 7, 1880

* E. B. C. Cash vs. William M. Shannon
* Bishopville SC South Carolina duel (1st report)

Page 4 has an article: "The Cruel Code" "South Carolina Again Disgraced by a Duel" "Colonels Cash and Shannon the Participants..." See image for text here. This was the last deadly duel to take place in South Carolina.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.