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THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, July 8, 1746 

* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
* The capture of Roderick MacNeil of Barra

Various European reports throughout with advertisements on the back page. The front page has some items relating to the Jacobite Rebellion - including, under "Scotland", the capture of Roderick MacNeil of Barra.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, trimmed at the margins but not affecting any letters or words, nice…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 1990  The front page of the Sports Section has: "80 Years Ago, the Truth Hurt", with subhead: "Johnson's Victory Over Jeffries Taught Lesson to White America", followed by an extensive retrospective on their infamous boxing match which took place on July 4, 1910. The article continues on page C12 and includes corresponding photos on both the front of the Sports section and on C12. Although not shown in the photos, the front section is also present.
Other news of the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1942

* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Captain Frederick C. Sherman awarded
* Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross

The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LEXINGTON CAPTAIN DECORATED BY NAVY" with subheads. (see images)
Other World War II reporting throughout. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:On July 7, 1942, Captain Frederick C. Sherman, U.S. Navy, received a Gold Star in lieu of a…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 8, 1933

* American Aviator Jimmie Mattern
* Airplane flight around the World attempt
* Found to be safe in Siberia

The front page has a one column heading: "ORDER U. S. SHIP TO AID MATTERN, SAFE IN SIBERIA" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.  

Background:In 1933, aviator Jimmie Mattern attempted a solo around-the-world…

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 8, 1958

* Alaska Constitution presented 
* Statehood Act in signed by IKE
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower 

The top of page 3 has a three column heading: "New Constitution Hailed as Model for Entire U.S." with lead-in: "Inside Alaska" (see images) 

Complete with all 32 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

Background: On July 7, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska…

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 8, 1955 

* "To Hell and Back" movie debut ad
* World War II hero Audie Murphy 
* United States Army's Signal Corps

A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being a four page centerfold advertisement for the upcoming movie "To Hell and Back", starring Audie Murphy. This famous film would make it's debut the following month. Could this be the earliest advertisement for this film in a publication ? A sewn-in…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 8, 1903

* Evansville race riot - Indiana
* African Americans - Negroes

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TROOPS CONTROL ION EVANSVILLE" with subheads. (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, two small library stamps within the masthead, a few tiny binding holes along the spine,…

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 8, 1883

* Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois
* Negro lynching - hanging - lynch mob

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Chronicles Of Crime" "Excitement at Mound City Over the Lynching of Howard" and more. (see images)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Complete in 16…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1784  Page 4 has a letter noting: "...from Annapolis...that the Congress has named commissioners to treat with the Indians for a general & permanent peace..." with more. Also a report from Nova Scotia that: "...New settlers are almost daily arriving from the southward & lots of land constantly distributing to Loyalists by order of the governor...".
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, great condition.
 

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1797  

* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress

The last column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in in type by the President, John Adams, one in script type & the other in block type. Page 2 begins with a third Act signed in script type by John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.

Background: The Act to provide for the further Defence of the Ports and Harbors of the United States, approved by John Adams on June 23, 1797, serves…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 

* Battle of Gettysburg Coverage and more 
* Rare Confederate title from rebel capital

Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A great issue on the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, with reaction of nearby cities, the retreat & pursuit of the Confederates,  reports on the events immediately following Gettysburg, and more.
The front page includes: "The Defense of Richmond"…

THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Aug. 21, 1897  An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Various news & ads of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some minor margin tears and minor paper breaks at the central fold. Good condition.

THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843  

* Rare high class community
* Pre Civil War era publication

An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Page 2 includes a small political ad supporting: "For President, HENRY CLAY of Kentucky". Various news & ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing &…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 8, 1971

* Early The Who - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Forest Hills Music Festival concert advertisement
* Evel Knievel performance at Madison Square Garden
* American stunt performer and entertainer ad
* Ramp-to-ramp Harley Davidson motorcycle jump

Page 41 has a full page advertisement for a "THE WHO" performance at the Forest Hills Music Festival.
Page 42 has a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 8, 1965

* Newport Jazz Festival - music concert
* Singer Frank Sinatra - "Ol' Blue Eyes"

Page 18 has a report from the 1965 Newport Jazz Festival with heading: "The Jazz Scene: Sinatra Is Not of This World" with lead-in: "Report from Newport" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1812  The front page begins with a rarely report event, headed: "Savage Attack on the Brig Otter". Taking over a full column is the: "Account of the Attack Made by the Indians of Chilcaaht on Board the Brig Otter, Samuel Hill, Master, April 12, 1811. This failed attack happened off the coast of Alaska.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 8, 1875  Page 3 has: "SOUTHERN COLORADO" "A Visit To The San Juan Mines" "The Road to the Mines--Manitou Springs--A Long Strange Ride--Richness of the Mines".
This is a wonderfully detailed & very descriptive article on Southern Colorado, with subheads including: "A Stage Ride" "Del Norte" "Among the Miners" and "Yield of the Mines.
This is followed by another lengthy & descriptive article: "COLORADO FARM LIFE" "Methods of Cultivating the Soil" "Necessity for

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 8, 1916

* New York City polio - infantile paralysis epidemic

The front page has six column headline: "INFANTILE PARALYSIS EPIDEMIC IS SPREADING" with subhead. (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. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1848

* Mexican War ends
* Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
* Mexico - United States - Texas

The top of page 2 has the very historic report of the official end of the Mexican War, beginning with: "A Proclamation" "Whereas a treaty of peace, friendship, limits, & settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican republic was concluded and signed at the city of Guadalupe Hidalgo..." followed by the balance of the text of the…

MAGAZINE SECTION only of the New York Times, July 8, 1973

* Alexander Calder biography
* American sculptor
* Mobile sculptures

The front page shows a color photo of Calder in his shop. Pages 10 & 11 has a biography of Calder with four related photos.
Complete magazine section only with 44 pages. nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2010

* Grim Sleeper - Southside Slayer arrested
* Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
* Best title to be had

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "DNA leads to arrest in serial case" with related photo. First report coverage on the "Grim Sleepers" arrest continues on page 13 with another related photo. Great to have in this Los Angles publication.
Complete with all 6 section, very nice condition.

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1864  

* From the capital of the Confederacy

This issue has: "The War News--Petersburg--From General Johnston" "An Exodus" "A Clumsy Canard" "From North Georgia" "Yankee Thieving--Captures from the Raiders" "Latest From the North" 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 war), nice condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 8, 1898 

* Annexation of Hawaii
* William Mckinley signs

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "Naval Officers Not Sorry To Hear of Destruction of Alphonso XII" "That Vessel Was in the Havana Harbor When the U.S. Battleship Maine Was Blown Up".
Nice graphics also with: "Morro Castle, Santiago's Strongest Defense" with views from before & after the bombardment. Graphic also captioned: "Lieutenant Hobson & His…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1843  The top of page 3 has an article: "Francis Scott Key" concerning a speech he gave on St. Chrysostom.
It is rare to fine reports on Francis Scott Key beyond his penning the words to the Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and his death in 1843.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 8, 1907

* Eugene "Handsome Gene" Schmitz
* San Francisco, California mayor
* Extortion & bribery jail sentence

The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIVE YEARS IN STATE'S PRISON FOR MAYOR EUGENE E. SCHMITZ" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. 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, small library stamp…

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 8, 1967 

* Vivien Leigh death (1st report)
* "Gone with the Wind" fame

The front page is a small one column heading: "Vivien Leigh Found Dead" (see) An early, same day report here.
Complete with 8 pages, library stamp within the masthead, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 8, 1910

* Raymonde de Laroche almost killed
* 1st female to pilot a airplane ? 1st licensed
* Rheims, France airshow

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "BARONESS DE LA ROCHE, WOMAN AEROPLANIST, IS FATALLY HURT AT RHEIMS" with subhead. (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, small library…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1847  The front page has: "Late From Vera Cruz" with news on the Mexican War taking over half a column. Inside includes: "The News From Mexico" "A Visit to Lake Superior" "A Faithful Negro" and more.
Four pages, some damp staining to the lower half, generally good.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2005

* The London Transit bombings of April 7, 2005
* Multiple photos and related articles
* Death report of Evan Hunter, author of "The Blackboard Jungle"

The front page has graphic photos and significant coverage of the London Transit Bombings under the full-banner heading: "Terrorists Strike in London", with a banner subheading: "At Least 38 Killed, 700 Wounded in Subway, Bus Blasts." Multiple photos are included along with additional inside coverage and…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2003

* Buddy Ebsen death (1st report)
* American actor and dancer
* "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Barnaby Jones"
* Best title to be had ?

The top of page B12 has a banner headline: "Buddy Ebsen, 95, Actor-Dancer Was Jed Clampett of 'Beverly Hillbillies'" with four related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections, very nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807 

* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars

Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain now within the harbours or waters of the United States, immediately & without any delay to depart from…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928

* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination
* Al Capone is a suspect
* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight

Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has additional reporting concerning the gun power used by the gangsters and police with related photos. Lengthy text here.
Page 16 has…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1847  Page 3 has several items on the Mexican war with a column headed: "The News From Mexico" which includes in part: "...no longer doubtful that Gen. Scott's march upon the capital will be disputed with no inconsiderable determination--for Mexicans. It is supposed that he will be resisted, in force, at three several points between Puebla and Mexico. Santa Anna has succeeded in getting to the windward of his enemies..." and much more.
…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 8, 1925  The top of the first column has heads: "WOULD BAR EVOLUTION BY CONSTITUTION" "Bryan Group is Prepared to Go the Limit" "Adverse Decision to Be Appealed Through" with the text carrying over to page 11. 
This reports on the famous evolution vs. creation trial of teacher John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee. 
Twelve pages, good condition.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 8 and 16, 1912 

* Jim Thorpe shines at Olympics
* Carlisle Indian School star athlete

A pair of issues with the top of the last column of each heads on noted athlete Jim Thorpe winning his two gold medals at the Stockholm Olympics for the decathlon and pentathlon. See the photos for the headlines. Each report carries over to page 3.
Thorpe would ultimately would be forced to surrender both gold medals when it was discovered he was paid to…

THE MEMPHIS APPEAL-AVALANCHE, Tennessee, July 5, 1891

* Charleston, West Virginia
* Kanawha and Michigan Railroad
* Train wreck disaster

The front page has a a one column heading: "THIRTEEN LIE DEAD" with subheads that include: "The Worst Wreck That Ever Occurred in West Virginia" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, irregular along the spine, otherwise good. Somewhat fragile and should be handled carefully.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1769  The front page has half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, Charleston & Philadelphia. The Boston report concerning exposing those merchants who chose not to conform to the non-importation agreement, noting in part: "Inasmuch as some persons among us have...preferred their own supposed private advantage to the welfare & freedom of America, it is highly proper you should know who they are who...sordidly detached themselves from the…

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 8, 9 & 10, 1878

* Great Britain occupies Cyprus
* Cyprus Convention agreement takes effect
* 3 days of reporting

Here are 3 issues with coverage on the takeover of the Island of Cyprus.  This is a first report (July 9) on the initial occupation of Cyprus by the British. See photos for content.

Other news of the day including period advertising. Each issue is complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1954

* Harley Davidson motorcycle company
* Charged by FTC - monopoly

This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS CITED BY F.T.C.", "Motorcycle Maker Ordered to Discontinue 'Exclusive' Contracts With Dealers" and more (see photos). Coverage on the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company under fire by the Federal Trade Commission. 

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Good condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 8, 1862

* Post Seven Days Battles
* General George McClellan

This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "M'CLELLAN'S ARMY", "Skirmish with and Defeat of the Rebels on Friday", "One Thousand Prisoners and Three Batteries Captured", "THE OPERATIONS NEAR JAMES RIVER", "The Confidence of the Troops in Gen. McClellan Increasing", "The Rebel Loss Estimated at Seventy-five Thousand Men" and…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956

* Althea Gibson - tennis star
* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic) 

This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).

Of course Fry's win dominated the headlines here because of it being the singles title but what is most historic is a two column subhead: "Althea Gibson Shares Doubles Crown".

And even better is a page…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1934 (Rotogravure Section only)

* Joseph Kennedy, Sr. heads the Securities & Exchange  Commission 
* Babe Ruth 

Page 3 is this section has an oval photo with a caption which begins: "The First Session of the Securities And Exchange Commission..." which shows Joseph P. Kennedy as Chairman, with his name noted in the caption as well.

The same page has a photo captioned: "95 Years Old Today: John D. Rockefeller. And page 4 has a photo: "The Grant…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1945 

* Presidential Medal of Freedom established 
* President Harry Truman 
* World War II original 

This 30+ page newspaper has a small, somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "Civilian War Decoration Is Created by Truman"

Tells of President Harry Truman creating the Medal Of Freedom

Although a small inside page report, it is still a 1st report. It is what it is.

Other news of the day with much on World War II. Rag edition…

MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 8, 1829

* Lacing clothes too tight causes death ?

Page 2 has a report about the death of a "colored woman" from New York who died suddenly while ironing clothes. An inquest was held and a physician examined the body. It was determined by the physician

* ...that the deceased had been in the habit of tight lacing to such a degree as to force the liver from its natural seat

Other news of the day with…

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 8, 1893 

* 19th century circus ad 
* Ad has a unique illustration 

Page 6 has an ad for "Robt. Hunting's Big Circus, Museum & Menagerie". Has details about the performance dates & times. The ad also has a unique illustration of a hippopotamus with a portrait of a gentleman (Mr. Hunter?) clenched between its massive jaws. A half column ad.

News of the day with many other interesting advertisements. A bit irregular at the…

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated July 8, 1942.

Headlines on the frontpage read "Ralph Ingersoll vs. Draft Board No. 44". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.

This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834

Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of respect..."

Other news of the day includes: "West point Military Academy" "Medical College In New York" and more with several ads.

4 pages in good condition.

LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 8, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a girl repair a boys band uniform as he is nervously watching his watch (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Chesterfield cigarettes. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.