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THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1957

* King Saud of Saudi Arabia photo
* Bishop at Virginia & West Virginia border
* Coal mine explosion disaster

The front page has a two column heading: "37 Dead in Gas Explosion At a Coal Mine in Virginia". First report coverage on the coal mine explosion at Bishop near the Virginia & West Virginia border.
Complete with 52 pages, light toning at the margins, generally in very nice condition.

STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, Feb.10, 1906

* Littleton, West Virginia has whole town fire
* 15 lose their lives in Hinton, West Virginia mine disaster

The front page of this issue has 2 tragic stories from West Virginia.  The first heading: "TOWN WIPED OUT. - Littleton West Virginia, Entirely Destroyed by Fire", is followed by an article which describes the destruction with, "Nearly twelve hundred people are homeless suffering from lack of shelter and on account of the extreme cold". …

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1870

* State of Virginia rejoins the Union
* Post Civil War

The front page has a one column heading: "The Virginia Bill Signed by the President" with smaller subhead: "The Admission of Virginia" See photo for text here.
Also a small one column heading on page 5 reads: "The Admission of Virginia"--Rejoicing in Richmond" See photo for text here as well.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.

STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, February 9, 1906 

* Parral mine disaster 
* West Virginia coal 

The front page has one column headlines that include: "A MINE DISASTER", "Almost The Worst In West Virginia Mining Regions" and more. 1st report coverage on the Parral mine explosion disaster in Fayette County, West Virginia.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

 THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, November 7, 1862

* Salem Virginia
* Front Royal Virginia
* Winchester Virginia

This 8 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 the following FRONT PAGE Map: "THE CAMPAIGN OF THE MOUNTAINS"

Headlines in this issue includes: "ARMY OPERATIONS IN…

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1785  Among the articles within are: "Observations on a Tour Through the Island of Jersey" which is in the English Channel; "Anecdotes of Hogarth" "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Session of Parliament" "Original Letter form Dr. Johnston" & so much more.
Near the back is: "Intelligence..." with news from various corners of the globe including: "Advices from America" which reports a loan from the Netherlands to the United States, and mentions that:…

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, June 28, 1788  Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with: "A PROCLAMATION" signed in type by: John Hancock.
Page 2 contains a report from Congress in New York: "...That in their opinion it is expedient that the district of KENTUCKY be erected into an INDEPENDENT STATE & therefore they submit the following resolution..." which follows. Kentucky would not join the union until 1792. This is followed by a report: "Of Virginia" noting in part:…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 11 and 12, 1940 

* Bartley, West Virginia coal mine disaster 

The Jan. 11th, 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rescue Crews Fighting To Save Miners" "Struggle Toward 87 Men Entombed in West Virginia"

As an extra bonus, you also get the Jan. 12th which has a follow up report with front page photo as well. (see)

Tells of the explosion of the No. 1 mine of the Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal corporation in…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836  The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance..." but it was a rumor.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Virginia Slaves" noting: "...have heard...the number of slaves exported from…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 6, 1960

* Boynton v. Virginia SCOTUS decision
* Racial segregation at bus terminals illegal
* Blacks allowed to use accommodations there

The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "COURT UPHOLDS NEGRO PLEA ON FOOD SERVICE" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.

Background: Boynton v. Virginia (1960) was a pivotal Supreme Court decision in which the Court overturned the…

NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1865  

* Post Civil War reconstruction era 

Among the front page column heads relating to reconstruction efforts after the Civil War are: "VIRGINIA" "The Right to Vote Extended to the Virginia Rebels" "The Status of the Negro Established: "The Health of Jeff. Davis" "The President Worn Out by Incessant Exertion" "The Reconstruction of South Carolina" "All Restrictions on Trade West of the Mississippi Removed" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding,…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 4, 1929

* Rye Cove, Virginia tornado
* Scott County schoolhouse disaster

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "STORM DEATH LIST RISES TO 50; SHIP IS RESCUED BY TUG" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The Rye Cove tornado disaster occurred on May 2, 1929, in the rural community of Rye Cove in Scott County, Virginia, when a powerful…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 13, 1996

* Jamestown Rediscovery announced
* Virginia Colony - English settlement

The top of page 24 has a three column heading: "Dig Into Past Unearths Legendary Fort" with subhead an related photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (120+ pages), nice condition.

Note: The Jamestown Rediscovery project, launched in 1996 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (now Preservation Virginia), aimed to locate and excavate the…

STANNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, March 24, 1906  The front page has 2 headings describing two separate West Virginia Mine Fires: "May Be Thirty Victims of Century Mine Explosion" & "ELEVEN DEAD IN MINE; Fears of Another Gas Explosion Retards Work of Rescuers".
The front page also contains an account of a wagon crashing over a bridge, an announcement of a church supper, a concert by "The Ithica Quartet", and appeals for charity - collectively providing a glimpse of Stannton, Virginia life in the…

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 22, 1780 

* American Revolutionary War

Page 3 has a small item: "It is a matter of surprize that no accounts have yet arrived from America respecting the progress of the war there, or the real destination of the troops that have been embarked since December last from New  York; two expeditions were certainly intended; one to Carolina, and the other to the West Indies." Another item has a dismal opinion of the situation in Virginia:…

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781  The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesapeak...on receiving intelligence of the arrival there of Gen. Cornwallis...two intercepted letters from Gen. Washington to la Fayette, the…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795  

* President George Washington
* Brunswick County, Virginia

Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.

Background: In 1795, the citizens of Brunswick County, Virginia, along with neighboring counties, sent a formal address to President George Washington expressing their concerns about the recently…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 1, 1870 

* Post Civil War Virginia
* Returns to the Union

The ftpg. has an item headed: "The Admission Of Virginia -- Official Announcement by the President--The First Military District Abolished" with the text noting that Virginia has rejoined the union following the Civil War & that its representatives & senators will once again take their seats in Congress.
A significant item on the Reconstruction process following the Civil War. Eight pages, very nice…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1863  

* Second Battle of Fredericksburg w/ map
* Chancellorsville campaign - Virginia

The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA" which takes about half of the page.
Many front page column heads including: "Advance Of The Potomac Army" "The Enemy In Retreat" "Left Wing Behind Fredericksburg" "The Rebels Forced to Fight on Gen. Hooker's Ground" "The Battle of Warrenton Junction" "A Severe Cavalry Engagement" "The Rebel Raid From…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1930

* Arnettsville, West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster

Page 6 has one column headings: "12 KILLED IN MINE IN WEST VIRGINIA" "Gas Explosion Traps Victims Working in Coal Shaft at Arnettsville" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the Yukon mine explosion of the Crown Coal Company at Arnettsville, West Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, nice condition.

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 13, 1947

* Galax VA Virginia airliner disaster
* Douglas DC-3 airplane crash

The front page has a two column headline: "18 Killed in Plane Crash in Virginia" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the Eastern Airlines Douglas DC-3 airplane crash in Galax, Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 14, 1760  Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia to the Council of the House of Burgesses" which is headed: "America".
In his speech he speaks much on the ongoing French & Indian War, noting: "...the dangers to which our frontiers are exposed by these Indians...not without hope that this gathering storm may still be dispersed...I am averse to encase, or even continue, any…

THE EVENING POST, New York City, New York, September June 14, 1862 

* Port Republic Virginia... 
* Deep Creek Virginia... 

This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported. Lots of interesting…

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 22, 1780  Page 3  has: "...An Act of the General Assembly of Virginia" concerning the fate of those who left Virginia to reside in England or elsewhere: "...bona fide inhabitants there for at least one year at any time within four years next before the commencement of hostilities on the 19th of April, 1775 [Lexington & Concord date], and who have left North America at any time before passing of the act declaring what shall be treason..." with more…

THE NEW REGIME, Norfolk, Virginia, March 27, 1864  

* Rare Union occupation publication
* City under martial law 

A Union occupation newspaper, as the Union forces occupied the city on May 10, 1862. It remained under martial law through the remainder of the Civil War.
This is the volume 1, number 28 issue. Page 2 includes: "War Intelligence" "Reorganization of the Army of the Potomac" which includes a lengthy document signed in type by Major General Meade. Also: "Sword Presented to…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 17, 2007

* Virginia Tech University spree shooting
* Blacksburg, Virginia mass murders

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Armed Youths Kill Up to 23 in 4-Hour Siege at High School" with subheads and 2 related photos. Much more inside.
Complete with all sections, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 26, 1862 

* First Battle of Winchester VA Virginia

The front page features a large and very detailed map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA."
Among the front page column heads are: "The Gallant Action of Col. Crook" "Details of the Rebel Defeat" "We Whipped them Three to One" "Occupation of Raleigh, N.C." "A Rebel Raid Near New Bern" "A Skirmish Near Clinton" "Occupation of Washington, N.C." "Attack by the Rebels in Force" "A Rebel Camp Shelled Out" "The…

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, May 31, 1862

* Front Royal Virginia
* Martinsburg West Virginia
* Corinth Mississippi

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 SEE PHOTOS. Much more.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1861 

* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
* Confederates evacuation 
* Prelude to Battle of Bull's Run

The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages. 
A feature of this issue is the nice & detailed back page map headed: "Harper's Ferry And The Region Round About." Column heads includes: "Harper's Ferry Evacuated" "The Rebels March Towards Manassas" "The War for the Union" "More…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1, 1951

* Union  West Virginia 
* Coal mine explosion 
* Cabin Creek field 

This 62 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "COAL MINE BLAST FATAL TO TWELVE" "Bodies Are Found Deep in W. Va. Mountain"

Tells of the Truax-Traer Coal Company Cabin Creek mine explosion at Union, West Virginia.

Other news of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1883

* Wytheville VA Virginia
* Lynching - lynched - hanging

The front page has a small one column heading: "Lynch Law In Virginia" See image for brief text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 28, 1957 

* Amonate, Tazewell County Virginia
* Pocahontas Fuel Company disaster
* Coal mine No. 31 gas explosion

The front page has a banner headline: "MINE BLAST TRAPS 21" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the coal mine gas explosion in mine No. 31 of the Pocahontas Fuel Company in Amonate, Virginia. 
Complete with 20 pages, Small library stamp with the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1862

* Orange, Virginia
* Gordonsville

This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA" "The Rebels Under Gen. Ewell Reported to be at Orange Court House" "Skirmishing With The Enemy" "Interesting From Tennessee" "News From Kentucky" and more.

Complete in eight pages, 15 1/2 by 21 inches. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era had high…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836  The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance..." but it was a rumor.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Virginia Slaves" noting: "...have heard...the number of slaves exported…

NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1861 

* Early in the Civil War map
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia

The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA". Among the first column heads are: "The Insurrection" "The Latest News from the Seat of War" "Important Movement of Federal Troops Toward Harper's Ferry " "Attack on Fort Pickens Anticipated" "Conference Between the Rebel Chiefs at Richmond" & more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1759  Pages 5 and 6 containing nearly a full page worth of news headed: "America", part of which is taken up with: "The Speech of Francis Fauquier, Esq., Governor of Virginia, to the General Assembly of that Province".
He begins his speech with the good news: "...my congratulations to you on the happy event of the surrender of Fort DuQuesne to his Majesty's forces under the command of Brig-Ge neural Forbes..." with more on this. Also: "...The Indians are…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1862  

* First Battle of Rappahannock Station
* General Stonewall Jackson

The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "The Field Of Operations In Virginia". Nice column heads on the war include: "The War In Virginia" 'The Intentions of Gen. Lee" "The Junction of the Armies" & more.
Eight pages, bit of foxing, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES , May 13, 1942

* Osage, West Virginia
* Near Morgantown
* Coal mine explosion disaster

The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "53 BELIEVED DEAD IN MINE EXPLOSION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Christopher Coal company mine explosion near Morgantown, West Virginia.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in great condition..

NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1864 

* Lynchburg & Petersburg , Virginia
* General Robert E. Lee promoted

The back page has a very large map titled: "LYNCHBURG AND ITS SURROUNDINGS" with a detailed caption.
Among the front pge one column headlines on the Civil War are: "PETERSBURG" "Progress of the Investment of the City" "General Lee to Command the Whole of the Rebel Armies, General Johnston the Army in Virginia and General Ewell That of the Southwest" "The Rebels Repulsed by Burnside"…

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 14, 1947 

* Pennsylvania Central Airlines Flight 410
* Douglas DC-4 airplane crash 
* Blue Ridge Mountains - West Virginia

The front page has a seven column headline: "50 DIE IN PLANE CRASH" with subheads." (see) First report coverage on the Capital Airlines DC-4 airplane disaster near Hillsboro, Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 18 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., December 2, 1974

* TWA Flight 514 disaster
* Boeing 727-231 jet airplane
* Mount Weather, Virginia

The front page has a headline that reads: "Jet Crash Kills 92 Near Washington D.C." with subhead. Related photo on page 8. (see images) First report coverage on page 2 for the TWA Flight 514, Boeing 727-231 jet airplane crash near Upperville, Virginia.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in  nice condition.

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 3, 1862  Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states. The entire front page is taken up with advertisements. Page 2 includes the always interesting editorial, this one beginning: "The President has placed Richmond under the protection of Martial Law. If the entire Southern Confederacy was at this moment under that law there would be a benefit to its cause..." with much more. Also: "The Latest Northern News"…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1862 

* Virginia Civil War map
* Siege of Yorktown
* Battle of Lee's Mill

The front page features a nice & very detailed map headed: "The Seat Of War In Eastern Virginia." plus there are one column heads including: "From McDowell's Department" "Brilliant Dash at Fredericksburg" "Our Troops Occupy the Suburbs" "Slight Engagement with the enemy" "THE SIEGE OF YORKTOWN" "Fight Near Lee's Mills" "Attack on the Enemy's Rifle Pits" and  more.
Eight pages, never…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836  The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance..." but it was a rumor.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Virginia Slaves" noting: "...have heard...the number of slaves exported…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 28, 1957 

* Amonate, Tazewell County Virginia
* Pocahontas Fuel Company disaster
* Coal mine No. 31 gas explosion

The front page has a one column heading: "BLAST TRAPS 21 IN MINE, 14 SAFE" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the coal mine gas explosion in mine No. 31 of the Pocahontas Fuel Company in Amonate, Virginia. 
complete with 32 pages, light toning, minor spine wear, generally very nice.

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, June 3, 1862

* Strasburg Virginia
* Winchester Virginia

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 SEE PHOTOS. Much more.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 16, 1936

* Negroes - William & Cora Wells
* Racial violence - mob lynching ?
* Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEGRO, HIS SISTER SHOT AND BURNED; HE KILLED SHERIFF" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainly along the spine with some small binding holes, generally good.

background: On May 16, 1936, a violent and controversial…