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THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959

* Hawaii statehood
* Joins the Union

See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page.
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Become 50th State" with other related subheads. One of the front page photos shows Hawaii politicians celebrating in Washington,…

HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 

* Best Hawaii statehood issue 
* Terrific for display

This would be "the" displayable issue to own recognizing Hawaii becoming the 50th state in the Union.
The huge banner headline across the top of the front page--in red ink--reads: "STATEHOOD" with an 8 1/2 by 6 inch color print of an American flag with 50 stars, the 50th highlighted to mark the historic event.  The image and banner headline take nearly the entire top half of the front…

PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, May 12, 1806

* Pre pre-statehood publication
* Cumberland County - Co. 

At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So, this issue is from 14 years before statehood.
The back page has an article concerning General Wilkinson, stating: "...that he had fomented the alarming differences between the American and French citizens in Upper Louisianas...".
Four pages, light damp staining,…

DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Feb. 13, 1852

* Very rare old West publication (early)
* Gold rush mining - miners - 49ers era 
* Soon after statehood - joining the Union
* LARGE SIZED ISSUE - Measures 28 x 21 inches

The very first title in the Golden State was the "Californian" begun in 1846, followed the next year by the "California Star". These two titles merged, and in 1849 the combined enterprise was called the "Alta California", becoming a daily in July.
This is a volume…

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…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1849 

* California Republic for statehood ?

The top of page 3 has a column headed: "California" which includes talk of their efforts to gain statehood. 
Four pages, very nice condition.

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 22, 1890 

* Rare Utah pre-statehood title

Among the front page item: "Daring Robbery--The Watchman Gagged & Bound, and $2000 Secured" in Wellsville, Wisconsin. Also: "The Pinkertons--Are Engaged to Manage the Investigation of Hennessy's Assassins...". Page 2 includes: "Facts & Fiction About 'Mormon' Immigration".
Four pages, large size, never bound nor trimmed, pencil notations on inside pages, some browning at front page folds,…

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 13, 1890  A Mormon newspaper from 6 years before Utah statehood. Page 3 has: "Idaho's Admission" "Judge Wilson, Prest. Wm. Budge & Others Opposing It for the 'Mormons' " "Dubois Makes A Harangue Against the Church". Idaho would join the Union on July 3, 1890.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, several folds, generally nice.

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1959 

* Hawaii becomes 50th state
* Statehood vote

The front page has a two column headline: "State Status For Hawaii Within A Year" which tells of the passing of the Hawaii Admission Act passing both the House and Senate. This set the stage for President Eisenhower's signing (5 days later) which would enable Hawaii to become the 50th state.
Complete in 16 pages, loose at the spine, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1849 

* California Republic for statehood ?
* Early Hawaii relations w/ America

Page 3 has: "California Matters" "The Revenue of California" and:  "Close of the Convention & Signing of the Constitution" being fundamental reports on California becoming a state. Also: "Commerce of San Francisco, with all of the above taking a full column.
Also on page 3 is: "Treaty With the Sandwich Islands" which would shortly result in the historic trea…

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 12, 1890 

* Rare Utah pre-statehood title

The ftpg. includes: "Indians Starving--They Receive Only Rations Enough for Two Days of the Week" "No Danger of an Outbreak" "The Irish Troubles" "Fatal Duel" and many other items. Indian content inside as well.
Six pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, various pencil notations on inside pages, foxing at folds. Very nice condition.

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870's  A lot of 5 issues, from this historic town, from before statehood, with much news of the day.  Articles with Mormon interest and/or perspective are sure to be found within each issue.  Typically 8 page issues; not pulpish as is typical for the period.  Very nice at a bargain price!

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Dec. 2, 1812

* Mississippi statehood ?
* War of 1812 - Fort Harrison

The front page has a brief item headed: "Another New State" reading: "The bill to erect a new state out of the Mississippi Territory passed by a large majority...".
Page 2 has some nice items headed: "The Glorious War!!" and another: "An Indian Town Destroyed" with some details of the events at Fort Harrison, including: "...the town & every thing in it was destroyed which could not be brought…

PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, Nov. 2, 1807

* Early 19th century Northern New England
* Aaron Burr trial - Thomas Jefferson

At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So this issue is from 13 years before statehood.
Page 2 has most of a column on: "Col. Burr's Trial" for High Treason glints the United States. Then a brief item on: "Trial of Com. Barron". He was charged with: negligently performing the duty…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1912

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Street of the Automobiles."

This issue has an illustration of "The Ever-Persistent Billy" by E. W. Kemble. There are photos of "Aspects of the Passing Show" and the double page is a photo spread of "Some Art Works From a Great Collection." There is a photo of "The Act That Gave Statehood to Arizona" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the…

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890  From 6 years before Utah would become a state. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, some browning at folds, some archival mends at the margins of folds, generally nice condition.

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [Arizona Territory] July 3, 1875  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads. The back page has a full column: "Letter From Col. Hodge - Description of the Country About San Carlos and on the Way to Camp Apache".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some minor margin tears, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York City, July 10, 1890  Page three heading "Congress Day By Day" reports "Fixing the Wyoming Bill." "The presiding officer of the Senate (Mr. Ingalls) having signed the bill to admit Wyoming it went to the President to-day. He thereupon referred it to the Attorney-General to ascertain if there were any legal objections to its approval."
Complete in twelve pages with the upper left corner missing causing loss of text throughout the issue but not to this article, a large tear…

ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Aug. 11, 1900  


* Rare old West publication
* Turn of the 20th century
* Bob Fitzsimmons boxing victory

A territorial newspaper as Arizona did not join the Union until 12 years later.
The top of the front page has column heads: "FITZSIMMONS THE WINNER" "He Does the Trick Easily in the Sixth Round" with more on the Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Gus Ruhlin boxing match.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, a few discrete archival mends at margins, good condition.

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 9, 1893 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Among the articles: "A Peculiar Find - A Box Full of Dynamite Found"  Eight pages,  nice condition.

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, April 9, 1895 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 17 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
The front page has: "The Rio Verde Outfit in the Field" "Many Men & Horses to Be Employed" "Sparring For Water" "Shall the Mesa Canal Carry Tempe Water?"
A nearly halfpg. ad notes lots for sale for $150 to $300…

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 3, 1893 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. The ftpg. has: "Three Men Wounded" "A Desperate Shooting Affray in Oakland" "Two Innocent Men are Killed in the Melee" and "Dynamite in New Mexico" and pg. 2 has: "Witches In Motion" which is interesting.
Other varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight…

SANTA FE DAILY NEW MEXICAN newspaper dated 1903.  A great issue, with a wealth of news of the day both local and national (and international) and a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages. Spine is somewhat irregular but causing no loss of text. Browned, mainly at the edges and some minor margin tears.

DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 1872  An early issue from this city founded by the Mormons. Utah did not become a state until 1896.
A complete issue in nice condition.

ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, New Mexico, 1883  Named in honor of then Viceroy the 10th Duke of Alburquerque, the Villa was an outpost on El Camino Real for the Tiquex and Hispano towns in the area. Since the city's founding, it has continued to be included on travel and trade routes including the Santa Fe Railway and the famous Route 66.
Four pages, good condition. A very rare and early issue from New Mexico.

ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, 1887

This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912!) Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated. In uncommonly nice condition, and complete in 4 pages. A very unusual opportunity for a rare newspaper!  The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.  Actual dates will vary…

FARMINGTON ENTERPRISE, New Mexico (Santa Fe de Nuevo México), July 30, 1909  

* Rare territorial publication
* San Juan County 

This issue was published 3 years before New Mexico would become a state. This was a weekly which lasted for 15 years.
Various news and ads of the day. Gregory notes that only one institution has any holdings of this title.
Pages are not numbered so we do not know if the 4 pages present comprise the entire issue. Much wear at the margins and folds, some…

HELENA JOURNAL, Montana, 1889 An uncommon issue of 8 pages with various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. From the year it became a state! Nice condition.  The image shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual content vary.

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 11, 1893 

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, (Utah Territory), June 10, 1882  

* Mormons - Mormonism
* Wilford Woodruff sermon

The front page has 4 1/2 columns dedicated to: "Discourse by Apostle Wilford Woodruff Delivered In The Tabernacle, May 14th, 1882". The topics include: "Liberty of Conscience", "Man Accountable to God", "The Fall of Adam and Eve Preordained", "Redemption and Resurrection", "The Gospel in Ancient and in Modern Times", "Patriarchal Marriage", and more. The entire text is…

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, May 2, 1893  

* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County

This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
The front page has: "Killed His Mother--The Act of a Young Man Crazed by Drink" and: "Her Skull Crushed - A Woman Knocked Senseless & Thrown Into a Deep Ravine"
Eight pages, some old tape stains near the bottom,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 10, 1849

* Monterey Convention
* California Statehood ?

 Over half of page 2 is taken up with: "The News From California", much of it having to do with the constitutional convention as they work towards statehood. Included as well: "To The People of California" and: "Proclamation To the People of California". A great wealth of reporting on creating a constitution.
Page 3 has a brief article: "Returning Californians" which notes: "...The…

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Jan. 4, 1896 

* Utah statehood - joins the Union
* President Grover Cleveland proclamation
* Abandons polygamy

The front page of section two has a report of Utah joining the Union with column heads: "UTAH NOW A STATE" "President Signed the Proclamation of Admission Today", it becoming the 45th state in the Union. Mention is made that: "...the constitutional convention, which met in March last, conformed, in its draft of the fundamental law, to the requirement…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 4, 1866

* Colorado joins the Union ?
* Statehood ?

The front page has a one column heading:

"Colorado Admitted to the Union---80 to 55"

with smaller subhead: "The Colorado Bill" 1st report coverage on the House passing the Colorado Bill. The President would however veto this bill and Colorado would not actually gain statehood for another 10 years.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, March 6, 1903  

* Pre-Statehood - territorial publication

This is actually a "territorial" newspaper, as Oklahoma did not become a state until 1907, one of only 3 of the contiguous 48 to join the union in the 20th century (New Mexico & Arizona the other two).

This newspaper apparently only lasted a year, with no institutional holdings outside of Oklahoma.

The front page has the text of a Proclamation signed in type by: Theodore Roosevelt. Many illustrations within.

A…

THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Jan. 18, 1878

* Pre statehood Montana
* Rare Old West publication

This newspaper is from 11 years before Montana statehood. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get an issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis..
Four pages in great condition.

background: The Helena Daily Herald, established around 1867 in Helena,…

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819  

* Slavery in Missouri question
* Expansion of United States 
* Prelude to Statehood - free or slave state ?

An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "The Missouri Question" which is prefaced with: "...publication of Mr. King's observations in…

LOVELAND REPORTER, Colorado, Feb. 19, 1891  

* Rare Larimer County publication 
* Death f William T. Sherman w/ print

This paper was founded in 1880, only a few years after Loveland itself was established along the Colorado Central Railroad in 1877. As a frontier newspaper, it served a rapidly growing agricultural community in Northern Colorado and chronicled the development of Larimer County during the territorial and early statehood years.
Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that…

THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 13, 1883  We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical Society, and they have none earlier than 1887.
The front page has: "A New Town in the Flourishing Valley" which is McCook.…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 25, 1856 (due to printing error the year is missing on page 1 but appears at the top of pages 2-8) 

* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
* P.T. Barnum

Page 5 has over a column of reporting concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions in Kansas as they work towards statehood.
The article is headed: "The Prospects Of Kansas" and offers much detail on current events there.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of…

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…

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Denver, Colorado, New Year's Edition, January, 1881  This was Colorado's first newspaper, having begun in 1859, its first issue appearing 20 minutes ahead of its competitor, the 'Cherry Creek Pioneer'.  During the 1870's with the arrival of the railroad & discovery of silver Denver's population boomed from 4,759 in 1870 to over 35,000 in 1880. This issue was printed just 5 years after statehood.
And this is a very special "New Year's Edition" as printed at the top of…

THE INTER STATE, Gary, Dakota, Nov. 14, 1883  

* Very rare publication
* Deuel County, South Dakota

A very rare railroad town, territorial newspaper from what is present-day South Dakota, six years before statehood. They refer to themselves as the "Gate City of Dakota" as it is situated at the eastern border of the Territory, very close to Minnesota. At the 2010 census the population of Gary was 227. It never had a population larger than 600.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1845  

* Texas statehood
* Joins the Union
* Nation's capital

History tells us that on December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the United States. Formerly part of Mexico, Texas had been an independent country since 1836.
Page 4, under the heading "Texas", is half a column reporting on the discussions on the admission of Texas to the Union. Ultimately it concludes with: "...Whereupon the bill extending the laws of the United…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 20, 1947

* "Exodus 1947" - violence breaks out
* 28 Jewish refugees in hospital... British constable shot
 
The front page, under: "World News Summarized," has the brief mention of two Judaica related items which appear in detail on pages 22 and 23. Page 22 has: "BRITISH CONSTABLE SHOT DEAD IN HAIFA," which tells of hostilities related to the boarding of the Jewish refuge vessel, Exodus 1947. Also included is, "28 Refugees In Hospital." Both provide…

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Denver, Colorado, Jan. 18, 1881  This was Colorado's first newspaper, having begun in 1859, its first issue appearing 20 minutes ahead of its competitor, the 'Cherry Creek Pioneer'.  During the 1870's with the arrival of the railroad & discovery of silver Denver's population boomed from 4,759 in 1870 to over 35,000 in 1880. This issue was printed just 5 years after statehood.
Eight pages, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 1845  

* Texas statehood - joins the union
* Early, same day report from seat of government

History tells us that on December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the United States. Formerly part of Mexico, Texas had been an independent country since 1836.
Page 2, under the heading "Texas", is half a column reporting on the discussions on the admission of Texas to the Union. Ultimately it concludes with: "...Whereupon the…

SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE & UTAH MINING GAZETTE, March 7, 1872 

* Mormons - Mormonism
* Rare publication

The first 26 issues of this newspaper were titled "Mormon Tribune", followed by the "Salt Lake Tribune" then the above title from 1871.
Various news items of the day, mostly from the West. 
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, irregular at some margins does not affect any text, good condition.

Background: This 1872 issue of the Salt Lake Daily Tribune & Utah Mining Gazette captures a critical…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948 

* Russia recognizes Israel as a new State

The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".
History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 15, 1800

* re. the creation of the state of Indiana
* Gabriel Prosser's slave insurrection

 Page 3 has a brief & early report on Gabriel's Rebellion,
It notes: "An insurrection was discovered on the 30th alt. among the negroes in the neighborhood of Richmond, Vir. and some of them are lodged in the gaol [jail] of that city...".
Gabriel's Rebellion was a planned slave rebellion in the Richmond, Virginia, area in the summer of 1800. Information…