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NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1861  

* Confederate Constitution creation
* Rebel President Jefferson Davis  

The top of the front page has: "The Southern Confederacy" "Important Action of the Congress at Montgomery" "Adoption & Copy of the Constitution" "Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, Elected President" "Alex. H. Stephens, of Georgia, Vice President" "Sketches of the Elect" "The African Slave Trade Not to be Reopened" "The Capital of the New Confederacy".
The text begins by noting: "The…

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801  Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg leave to express their wishes for the prosperity of your administration; and their sincere desire that it may promote your own…

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, February, 1797  The most notable report is the announcement that John Adams has been elected President of the United States.
A report near the back notes in part: "Yesterday, agreeable to a provision of the Constitution...the members...assembled...to count the votes of the Electors for, and determined the election of, a President and Vice President of the United States: when John Adams, Esq. was declared rot be elected President, and Thomas Jefferson,…

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine (still part of Mass. at this time), March 2, 1801  

* Thomas Jefferson finally wins
* Controversial election of 1800

The election of 1800 was a very contentious one, ending with a Jefferson-Burr tie, but after 36 ballots the House of Representatives ultimately chooses Jefferson as president.

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1861  

* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.

A great wealth of fine reporting on Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration.
Among the front page column heads are: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Progress of the President Elect Towards Washington" "His Departure From New York" "Popular Ovation at Jersey City and Speeches of Mr. Lincoln" "The President-Elect nearly Squeezed to Death in the Crowd: "His Reception At Newark" and more.
…

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789

* George Washington elected 1st president of U.S.
* From the enemy just after the Revolutionary War

  Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being elected the first President of the United States. The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "The 4th of March, being the day appointed by the ordinance of Congress for…

HERALD EXAMINER, Election Extra, Los Angeles, November 6, 1968

* Richard Nixon elected president of United States

The front page has a nice banner headline: "NIXON'S THE ONE" with subhead and related photo. Nice for display. Nice to have in a California publication, the state that Nixon over the top for the win.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear along the spine, generally good.

THE WORLD - EVENING EDITION, New York, November 7, 1888  The issue features column headlines of "EXTRA 2 O'Clock. Little Hope - Though Chairman Brice Makes No Concession - Indiana Not Yet Certain for Cleveland - You May as Well Call it "President Harrison" which includes additional sub-headlines and illustration of President-elect Harrison and Vice-President-elect Morton with the Electoral Vote table as well.  Another article reads "Oh! Kings! Why Did You Defeat Cleveland? The Democratic…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1908 The front page of this issue has two photos of "The Next President and Vice-President--William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Shermen" which also includes short biographies.
This issue has photos of "Governor Hughes Re-Elected in New York"; "Upper Broadway on Election Night"; "How New York Watched the Returns"; "Fire Fighting Without Fire-Engines" and "A Prince and a Princess-in-Waiting." There is also a full page illustration by Gerrit A.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 10, 1932

* Eamon De Valera elected president
* Fianna Fail - Dail
* Ireland - Irish

The front page has one column headings that include: "DE VALERA ELECTED PRESIDENT BY DAIL", "Cheered as He is Selected to Head Cabinet--Chooses Republican Aides", "Takes Oath Of Allegiance" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 1, 1801 

* re. Thomas Jefferson's presidential election victory

 Page 3 has an address by the legislature of Rhode Island to the President, congratulating him on being elected President of the United States. It is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, damp staining near the spine, archival strengthening to a portion of the spine, scattered foxing.

Background: This rare archival find is a masterclass…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1925

* Paul von Hindenburg
* 1st election as president of Germany
* 1st report w/ photo

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "VON HINDENBURG IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF GERMANY; BEATS MARX, REPUBLICAN LEADER, BY 887,000 VOTES; TWO KILLED AND MANY INJURED IN RIOTING AT POLLS" with several subheads and photo of Hindenburg (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837  Near the back is a report from Congress which includes, in part, a report of the formal election of Martin Van Buren as President, evidenced by a chart of the electoral vote by state.
The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read & recorded...After the counting of the votes was completed, & the result declared--The president of the senate proclaimed that Martin Van Buren was elected president of the…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 27, 1925

* Paul von Hindenburg
* 1st election as president of Germany

This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hindenburg Is Elected President Of Germany is Sweeping Victory; His Plurality Approaches 900,000" with subheads. 
Light browning with a little margin wear with a few archival mends, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1946

* Juan Peron elected President of Argentina

This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

* ARGENTINES BALLOT IN ORDERLY CROWDS FOR NEW PRESIDENT
* Nation's Poll of 3,000,000 Under Guard of Army Is Peaceful Everywhere
 
and more. Continues on page 3 with related photos.

Other news of the day. Rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes: Juan Domingo Perón (October 8, 1895 – July 1, 1974) was an…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1840 

* William Henry Harrison
* 1840 election victory

Page 2 has a report headed: "Presidential Election" which begins: "Sufficient returns are received to place the result beyond all question. It is now certain that William Henry Harrison will be elected president, and John Tyler, vice president of the United States..." with more, including a state-by-state chart of the electoral votes, etc. Related reports take the remainder of the page…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1861  The full front page is a very nice illustration captioned: "Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony". Inside has a full page with 3 scenes: "Fort Moultrie, As Seen From Fort Sumter" "Morris Island, As Seen From Fort Sumter" and "Fort Johnson, As Seen From Fort Sumter". Other prints include: "The Ironclad Battery on Cumming's Point as Seen from Fort Sumter"; and a full page of: "Fort Taylor, Key West,…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 27, 1925

* Paul von Hindenburg
* 1st election as president of Germany
* 1st report w/ photos

The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "HINDENBURG WINS BY 900,000" with subheads. Nice for display. Some related photos are on the back page.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1928

* Emilio Portes Gill elected
* 41st President of Mexico

The front page has a one column heading: "PORTES GIL ELECTED MEXICAN PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning, minor  margin wear, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 7, 1917

* Joseph Franklin Rutherford election (1st report)
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society leader
* Jehovah's Witnesses movement pioneer
* Charles Taze Russell successor - Bible Student

Page 9 has a small and somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Succeeds Pastor Russell" with subhead. (see image)
I suspect this to be a very rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition…

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NYC, January 7, 1854. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition. A page 4 article is headed: "ELECTING A PRESIDENT" which talks about the changes in the process of electing the President of the United States. Other articles include: "DISASTER AT SEA" "CENTREVILLE, RHODE ISLAND" and much more. Many advertisements as well.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1932

* Hermann Goering elected president of the new Reichstag
* Early Hitler and Nazis before total power

This 36 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "Red Assails The President"

Continues on page 9 with other related headlines and photo of Goering with caption: "At The Helm In…

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1952 

* Yitzhak Ben-Zvi elected 2nd president of Israel
* Labor Zionist leader

A two column headline: "Ben-Zvi Elected President Of Israel in Dramatic Vote" with subhead: "Successor to Weizmann Wins on 3d Ballot After Leftists Shift to Him" and a one column photo of Ben-Zvi.
Complete in 68 pages, light browning, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1932

* Nazi leader Hermann Göring
* Elected president of the Reichstag

The top of the front page has one column headings: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "Red Assails The President" and more. (see) First report coverage continues on page 9 with photo of Goering and caption: "At The Helm In The New Reichstag"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 18, 1912

* John Grier Hibben - minister - educator
* Elected president of Princeton University

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ELECTION OF DR. HIBBEN EXPECTED TO END MUCH OF TROUBLE AT PRINCETON" with subhead and related pictorial. (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 16 pages, two small…

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1992  

* President Bill Clinton
* Wins presidential election (1st)

The three line banner headline announces: "CLINTON WINS DECISIVE MARGIN IN VOTER POLL ACROSS NATION AFTER 12 YEARS OF G.O.P. RULE" with subheads and related photos. 
The complete issue with all 3 sections, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 17, 1913

* French statesman Raymond Poincare
* President of France election victory

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "RAYMOND POINCARE IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF FRANCE TODAY" with subheads and photo. (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 20 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, a…

HARTFORD WEEKLY TIMES, Connecticut, Nov. 10, 1860 

* President Abraham Lincoln
* First presidential election win
* Civil War on the horizon

The top of page 2 has a column headed: "The Presidential Contest" "Election Of Lincoln and Hamlin" "The North for Lincoln - The South Mostly For Breckinridge" "Lincoln Comes In With A Congress Against Him!"
A wealth of reporting here with some interesting editorial comments. Other related articles include: "Trouble!" which is brief: "Northern…

NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793

* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory

By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792.  Page 3 has a report datelined February 20 which states: "On Wednesday last [the 13th] both houses of Congress met in…

THE HERALD OF FREEDOM & THE FEDERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 10, 1789  This is a very historically significant issue, reporting the official results of George Washington being elected President of the United States.
Page 3 has: "Interesting Intelligence" that includes:"...On the Monday following, (6th inst.) by the arrival of the Hon. Richard H. Lee, from Virginia, a quorum was formed of the Senate of the United States, when they proceeded agreeably to the Constitution, and made choice of the…

THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1933

* Franklin D. Roosevelt assassination attempt

 The banner headline announces: "ROOSEVELT ESCAPES ASSASSIN" with subhead: "Anarchist Fires Five Shot Into His Party At Miami Reception".
During this assassination attempt, 5 people were injured, most seriously Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. Roosevelt was the President-Elect at the time, being inaugurated just a few weeks later. Front page photos show both Roosevelt and Cermak.
Complete in…

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 25, 1861 

* Plot to assassination Abraham Lincoln

The front page contains various one column heads which include: "The Plot Against Mr. Lincoln's Life" "Developments of a Detective Officer" "The Feeling Among the Republicans" and more (see). A portion of the report includes: "...some persons express their decided belief that the story of a conspiracy to assassinate the President elect is all gammon and moonshine..." with more (see).
Eight pages, small piece torn…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1861 

* Abraham Lincoln about to change America

A great issue shortly before the outbreak of war with pg. 4 including: "...declare that Mr. Lincoln has listened to the Compromisers & is inclined to sacrifice the principles of the Chicago platform...We have the best authority for saying that Mr. Lincoln is opposed to all concessions of the sort..." and more on his position (see). Also: "Secession Must Cure Itself" and a pg. 5 item: "Important from…

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13, 1801 

* Thomas Jefferson finally wins
* Controversial election of 1800

Page 2 has a notable report on the election of Jefferson, beginning: "At 12 o'clock the 35th ballot was taken, the result the same with that of the preceding ballot. At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFFERSON..." with more.
 Page 3 has a report from Washington beginning: "As far as accounts have been received from…

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, November 12, 1864 

* Abraham Lincoln presidential election

This is the "Gazette of the Regular & Volunteer Forces" as noted in the masthead. The issue is just filled with Civil War and other military reports, and also has a nice editorial concerning the recent re-election of Lincoln as President of the United States, headed: "The Presidential Election" and which includes in part: "Thirty-two years have passed since...a re-election to the Chief Magistracy.…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 10, 1916

* Woodrow Wilson election
* Charles Evans Hughes

The front page has a banner headline: "REPUBLICANS DEMAND RECOUNT" with subhead. (see images) 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. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, minor irregularity along the spine, generally very nice.

CHRONICLE & NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3, 1880

* General James A. Garfield
* Presidential election win (1st report)

 The front page haw a treat stack of first column headlines taking over three-quarters of the column, including: "OVERWHELMING!" "The Greatest Political Battle!" "The Grandest Republican Victory" "GARFIELD VINDICATED" "An Almost Solid South is Met by an Unbroken North" "Garfield Carries Hancock's Word, Hancock's Town" "Hancock's County & Hancock's State" "A…

Here are a pair of the USA TODAY newspapers on the election and inauguration of Barrack Obama.  A great set to have!

The first issue is dated November 5, 2008 and reports the election of Obama with headlines and photos throughout this complete 48 page issue.

The second is dated January 21, 2009 which covers his inauguration with headlines and photos throughout as well. This issue has 52 pages and is also complete.

A nice pair and in very nice condition.

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 6, 1912.  The front page has 3 columns heads announcing: "A LANDSLIDE FOR WILSON AND MARSHALL" "Country Sees Grant Democratic Victory" "Gov. Wilson Splits New England Right In Half" and more.
Also features on the ftpg. is a portrait of: "Our Next President", Woodrow Wilson.
Eighteen pages, evenly toned, generally good condition.

KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1841 Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports. 
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of an uncommon title that lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & fraud...an exposure of abuses & corruptions in government..." and more.
Amos Kendall was Postmaster General under Andrew…

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 15, 1848 Page three contains an article entitled "The Slave Trade" which deals with the tragedies which occur when families foresee that they may possible be separated. This includes inducing their own bodily harm and even their to the point of their own death instead of being separated. "That was a most merciful attempt that was made in the last Legislature of Alabama, to prevent the dismemberment of slave families by sale; we hope it will be renewed…

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 12, 1861

* Abraham Lincoln
* post inauguration

Page 3 has the following one column headings: "The Cabinet" "The Confederation" "The Virginia Convention"

Nice reading here. Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, some tape mends along central fold, minor foxing, otherwise nice.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008

* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States
* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president

Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.

This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is from President-elect Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago; 2) this election will go down in history as…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1860  The full front page shows: 'Gen. Guiseppe Garibaldi" who was considered the George Washington of Italy, the person most responsible for uniting the country. There is also a page two article on him.
Other prints include a nice full pg. of: "Fort Moultrie (Sullivan's Island), Charleston, South Carolina in the Distance", a fullpg: "The American Turf--Portraits of Favorite Horses"; a fullpg: "Suffolk and Essex Pigs" and a fullpg. comic print…

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 9, 1905  Page twelve carries a one column wide headline "Roosevelt Is Elected" with subheadlines "Official Announcement Made". The ceremony of counting the electoral votes of the states was held. Other news and advertisements are within the issue.

This is complete in 14 pages with several small bind holes along the left spine. There are small edge tears, the last does have a hole, and the lower right corner has chipped away.…

THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, Topeka, Kansas, February 17, 1949 

* Dr. Chaim Weizmann
* 1st president of Israel
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica

The top of the page 2 has a one column headline: "Weizmann In as Israel President". See photo for brief text. The article is accompanied by a one column photo of Dr. Chaim Weizmann. His election happened on this very day, he being the first President of Israel which was formally created as a state less than one year prior.

Complete in 18 pages, a few…

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…

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…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1888  Front full pg. illus. of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction." (Man getting ready to kill a turkey). Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Mrs. Chamberlain," "Mrs. Morton, the Wife of the Vice President Elect," "Russell B. Harrison, the Son of the President Elect," and "Mrs. McKee, the Daughter of the President Elect." 1/6 pg. portrait of "The Late Frederic A. Potts." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Collision Between the "Umbria" and "Iberia"." Dblpgctrfld.…