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THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C, June 19, 1970

* Charles Manson "Helter Skelter" murders trial begins
* Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Leslie Van Houten
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca gruesome killings w/ knives

The top of page 6 has a four column heading: "Manson Talks to Newsmen" with lead-in: "'I Don't Have Any Guilt'" and rare photo showing Manson with his lawyer in the courtroom. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine,…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953  This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14: "Bosox Break Seven Records In 23-2 Romp" with box scores. (see)

This was a record made by the Boston Red Sox which is still held to this day.

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, June 19, 1967

* Rookie pitcher Don Wilson
* Houston Astros no-hitter 
* Golfer Jack Nicklaus 
* Wins U.S. Open tournament

The front page has a two column heading: "No-Hitter for Rookie" with photo. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with another related photo. (see images)
Also on the front is a two column photo of Jack Nicklaus with heading: "Nicklaus Wins U. S. Open" More in the sport's section.
Complete with 26 pages, nice condition.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1942

* "General Grant" American M3 tanks production photo
* Chrysler’s Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren, Michigan

Page 8 has a three column photo with heading: "Mass Production Of Tanks Near Detroit" with brief text. (see images)
Other World War II reporting throughout. Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background:In 1942, Chrysler’s Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren, Michigan, operated as a sprawling, highly…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, June 19, 1945  

* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending
* General Simon B. Buckner death
* Tenth United States Army commander

The bold front page headline announces: "GEN. BUCKNER IS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA".
General Simon Buckner, Jr. was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinawa by enemy artillery fire, making him the highest-ranking United States military officer lost to enemy fire during World War II. He would remain the highest-ranking…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 19, 1978

* "Grease" and "Jaws 2" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Musical romantic comedy & thriller films

The back page has a terrific full page, color advertisement for the opening day of the iconic film "GREASE" in New York City.
Page 49 has another opening day advertisement for the movie "JAWS 2" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 19, 1856  

* Republican Party is created
* John C. Fremont's nomination
* 1st GOP nominated for U.S. president

A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential nominee, John Fremont. The newly created political party held the prohibition of slavery as the principal issue of their platform.
The top of page 4 has a nice print of: "Col. John Charles Fremont" with the following text, taking a full column then carrying over to…

SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1801 On page 3 under "Naval Affairs" is a brief report stating: "The Constitution and Boston frigates are now in Boston Harbor." Also mention of ships headed off: "...for the protection of our Mediterranean commerce..." leading to the First Barbary War.
Another report notes: "...The utility of Santee Canal, in South Carolina, is now felt; and the crops of distant plantations arrive at Charleston through this new navigation...".
Four pages, the water…

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 19, 1947 

* 1948 sedan "Torpedo"
* First introduced w/ photo
* Preston Tucker

The top of page 51 has a three column photo of the much-hyped and revolutionary automobile produced by Preston Tucker with heading: "Tucker Torpedo--A Newcomer in the Auto World" The same page has an article headed: "Tucker Has Long Way to Go to Build 1,000 Cars a Day" (see images)
Note: Only 51 were ever produced.
I suspect this to be a very rare item because there was really no…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 2010

* Ronnie Lee Gardner execution
* Last by firing squad in America
* Mormons - Mormonism

Page 12 has a heading announcing: "Murderer is executed by firing squad" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.

wikipedia notes: News media arrived from around the world and raised the issue of blood atonement because of Gardner's citation of his Mormon roots in selecting the firing squad. Some…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1859  

* Slaver - slave ship Orion
* African Slave Trade Patrol

The front page has two-thirds of a column headed: "The Suspected Slaver - Description of the Belssel--Manifest of her Cargo...". The text notes in part: "The bark Orion...which arrived in this port...from the coast of Africa...been seized...upon suspicion of intention to engage in the slave trade..." with much more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, nice condition.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1998

*  "Mulan" & "The X Files - premiere ads and reviews
*  "The Negotiator" premier ad
*  "Armageddon" - two weeks prior to the premier!

A terrific issue on the premiere of Disney's animated movie, "Mulan", including a double-page advertisement and a front-page review with accompanying image. Also present are: the premier of "The Negotiator", staring Samuel L. Jackson & Kevin Spacey (also featuring a double-page ad, a full-page ad for the premiere of "The…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1858 

* The Utah War - Mormon Rebellion

The front page has over a full column of the latest news on the troubling Mormon situation in Utah, heads reading: "Further From Utah" "Arrival of Seventy Mormon Families at Camp Scott" "The Utah News" and "Details of Advices Previously Received by Telegraph" The full text is seen in the photos.
The reports cover the Mormon Rebellion, a few bits noting: "...almost instantly upon his arrival at the Mormon City he found the…

ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, June 19, 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 including: "Letter From Col. Hodge" datelined at Camp Grant; "Mining Summary" "The Tucson Public Schools" "Telegraphic News" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor margins tears, very nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 19, 1969

* The Beatles single release advertisement  w/ photo
* "The Ballad of John and Yoko" & "Old Brown Shoe"
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison

Page 35 has a nice full page advertisement for the release of "Ballad of John and Yoko" single by The Beatles. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 2010

* Ronnie Lee Gardner execution
* Last by firing squad in America
* Mormons - Mormonism

Page 12 has a heading announcing: "Murderer is executed by firing squad" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.

wikipedia notes: News media arrived from around the world and raised the issue of blood atonement because of Gardner's citation of his Mormon roots in selecting the firing squad. Some…

THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, June 19, 1939

* Anoka & Champlin, Minnesota
* Tornadoes disaster outbreak

Page 5 has a single-column heading: "10 PERSONS DIE, 60 ARE HURT IN MIDWEST TORNADO", with subheading: & "Seven Towns and Uncounted Number of Farm Homes Destroyed or Damaged", which tells of a tornado outbreak in Minnesota that destroyed the town of Anoka. See images for details.
Other news of the day and period advertising found throughout.
Complete in 12 pages, light browning with…

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1799  

* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor

The front page has: "On Matrimony". Page 3 has a black-bordered report on the death & funeral of Mass. Governor Increase Sumner including the "Order Of Procession" and the position of "The Corpse" with the pallbearers, etc.
The back page has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its…

WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, June 19, 1863 

* Rare Confederate publication during the Civil War

 The front page contains a first-column report headed: "Dismissal of the British Consul at Richmond" which concerns President Jefferson Davis revoking George Moore's duties as an agent for the Confederacy in England.
This is followed by a related document headed: "Letters Patent -- Revoking Exequator of George Moore, Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at Richmond" which is signed in…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1930

* POLICE and POLITICS
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline for display that concerns the gangland wars in Chicago announcing: "'CLEAN UP CITY,' ALCOCK TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no…

SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, June 19, 1932

* Man o' War's grandson Gusto wins
* American Derby - Arlington Park
* Thoroughbred horse racing - race

The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "GUSTO'S STRETCH DRIVE WINS AMERICAN DERBY" with subheads and large photo Nice for display. More inside.
Complete section 2 (sports) only with 10 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, June 19, 1983

* Sally Ride in space
* Space shuttle Challenger
* 1st U.S. Woman

The front page has a headline: "Shuttle deploys satellite" with subhead and photo of takeoff.  Article continues on page 6 with photo of Sally Ride. First report coverage on Sally Ride becoming the first American Woman in space in the space shuttle, Challenger.
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, light toning along the right margin and central fold, generally nice.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1938

* Aktion Arbeitsscheu Reich
* Jewish persecution covers all of Germany
* Jews arrested and their stores attacked

The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIOT IN BERLIN WAR ON JEWS" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1847  Page 2 has the: "Spirit of The Free Press" which includes various editorials from other newspapers, most concerning the war with Mexico.
Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Official--Resignation Of Santa Anna" which is a lengthy letter by him explaining his reasons for resigning as President of Mexico, signed in type: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna. The letter is dated in Mexico, May 28, 1847. We can find no information…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1865  The front page has: "News From the Rio Grande" which has much concerning the situation in the Brownsville vicinity. Also on the ftpg: "Chief Justice Chase to the Colored School Children of New Orleans" and: "General Grant's Letter About His Horse 'Jack' ".
Page 23 has two: "Proclamations" each signed in type by the President: Andrew Johnson, concerning the reconstruction efforts in the South. Also a: "Proclamation" by the…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1920 

* Very early Lou Gehrig
* Brooklyn High School star

A very significant issue for any Lou Gehrig collector as this newspaper contains the very first  mention of Lou Gehrig for his baseball prowess (one earlier mention was for football) in this venerable newspaper.
Page 17 contains a rather short report headed: "Title For Commerce Nine" "Defeats commercial of Brooklyn, 6 to 5, for City Championship" with the report mentioning: "Gehrig was the batting star…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1832 Page 3 has a nice article: "Departure of the Jupiter" being a report of free Black emigrating to Liberia.
It notes in part: "...ready to sail from Norfolk for Liberia. She took er departure on the 9th with manumitted slaves. Of this latter, 46 were liberated by the will of the later Dr. Bradley of Georgia; 14 by Joseph Gray..." and more detail, and then: "...that the anxiety of the free people of color to obtain passages to Liberia is…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849  The most notable report is the black-bordered "Postscript" at the upper right of page 3 which is headed: "Death Of Ex-President Polk" with the brief report noting: "...announcing; the melancholy news of the decease of Ex-President Polk at Nashville..." with a bit more.
We have never had an earlier report of his death, having only another D.C. newspaper (Union) with the announcement in their issue of June 19 as well.
Also on page…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1799  Page 2 has a report: "News!" "Letter from Buonaparte - Army of The East" which includes a letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Other "Accounts From Europe" as well.
Among the back page ads is: "Ten Dollars Reward" for a soldier who deserted from the military.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 19, 1900

* Bloomington, Illinois fire disaster
* McLean County

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GREAT ILLINOIS FIRE" with subheads. (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, 19 x 14 1/2 inches, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes, generally very nice.

NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "The Campaign In Georgia" "The Battle of Resaca" "Retreat of the Rebels" "Hot Pursuit by Our Forces" "SHERIDAN!" "Brilliant Victory Near Gordonsville" "Complete Rout of the Rebel Cavalry" and then: "GRANT" "The Fighting Before kPetersburg" "Capture of More Dannon & Prisoners" with much more.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine, very nice condition.

ROCHESTER DAILY DEMOCRAT, New York, June 19, 1865  Among the front page column heads relating to the Civil War are: "Lee Applies For Pardon" "The Occupation of Brownsville" "Ben Wood Arrested" "The Fourth at Gettysburg" "Confiscation in Richmond" "A Speech by Gen. Butler" "Pillaging the Rebels' Stores at Houston".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at the margins. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 19, 1905

* 20th Century Limited passenger train
* New York Central Railroad
* New York to Chicago speed record

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "80 MILES AN HOUR MADE ON THE RUN" with subheads. (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 stamps within the masthead, a little…

THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 19, 1936

* David Lloyd George appeals for Jewish homeland
* Former Prime Minister of England

The front page has: "PLEA IS MADE BY LLOYD GEORGE IN BEHALF OF JEWS", with subhead: "SAYS ENGLAND SHOULD CARRY-OUT PLEDGES - RECALLS AID GIVEN TO ALLIES DURING WAR", with considerable supporting text. See images for details.
The front page also has a photo with the caption: "BLACK LEGION WITNESS BEATEN".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day…

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 19, 1919  This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THREE MORE STATES RATIFY SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT", followed by a paragraph description of the events for each state: Ohio, Kansas and New York.
Additionally, the front page has a one column heading: "THE ANTI-SUFFS WILL FIGHT TO THE FINISH", describing the passion of the Anti-Suffrage side, "We will fight woman suffrage to the last quarter of an hour, for the last quarter of…

DAILY NEWS, New York, June 19, 1944  The banner headline announces: "YANKS TRAP 25,000 NAZIS" "Wipe Out One Division Trying To Break Cherbourg Ring". The detailed report, with a photo, is on page 2. A map is included as well.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1931

* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
* Arrested for income tax evasion (1st report)

The front page has one column headings that include: "GANG DRIVE SPURRED BY SCHULTZ CAPTURE" "Racketeer Held in $150,000 Bail as Government Centres War on Tax Evaders" and more. (see) Lengthy report continues inside with photo. (see) First report coverage on famous New York City gangster Dutch Schultz's arrest for…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1869

* Henry Jarvis Raymond death (1st report)
* New York Times co-founder - journalist
* "Godfather of the Republican Party"

Page 3 has an article headed: "Obituary" "Henry Jarvis Raymond" "Editor Of The New York Times" (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Allen lost to what many consider his most skilled opponent, Mike McCoole in an early career battle on 15 July…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 19, 1935

* California Golden Bears rowing
* Wins Poughkeepsie Regatta championship
* Intercollegiate Rowing Association

The front page has a two column heading: "California's Golden Bears Win Four-Mile Varsity Race of Championship Regatta" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1956
 
* Mickey Mantle long home run
* Brigg's Stadium, Detroit, Michigan
* Best title to be had ?

The sport's section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Yankees Defeat Tigers on Mantle's Three-Run Homer in Eighth at Detroit" with subheads and box scores. Great to have from the home of Yankee baseball.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 60 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition.

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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 19, 1931  The front page has an article headed: "New Leader Takes Place Of Al Capone," which announces that Johnny "the Immune" Torrio has taken over the gangland leadership - with more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 19, 1925  This  newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: "AMUNDSEN FIGHTS WAY BACK" with subheads. (see) This is contains other news and advertisements of the day.

Complete in 12 pages with light browning, otherwise in good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1979

* Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
* SALT II Treaty signed
* Nuclear weapons

The front page has a two column heading: "Solemn Signing of SALT Treaty Climaxes Summit"with related photo. First report coverage on the SALT II treaty signing in Vienna, Austria by Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1932 (1st section)

* Vannie Higgins shot (killed)
* NYC mobster - prohibition bootlegger
* "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss"

The front page has a one column heading: "VANNIE HIGGINS SHOT; DAUGHTER, 7, ALSO HIT" with subheads. (see) He would die on this day from his wounds.  Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this event.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete first section,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1935

* Anglo-German Naval Agreement
* United Kingdom and Germany
* Kriegsmarine vs. Royal Navy

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH GIVE REICH A 35% NAVAL RATIO, 45% IN SUBMARINES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy reporting continues on page 4 with complete text of the agreeement.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a…

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, June 19, 1875  Over half of the front page is taken up with reports on the hanging  executions of  3 criminals, headed: "THE GALLOWS" "Yesterday Proves a Black Friday for Three Murderers" "National Burgess Executed at Effingham, Ills." "Bad Case for John Casey at Paris, Ills." "Austin Hill Passes Through the Valley in North Carolina". An uncommonly lengthy about of text on the murderers and their executions.
Twelve pages, minor mend to the top of the back leaf, very…

INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS, London, England, June 13-19, 2001 

* Tony Blair re-elected as Prime Minister
* First Labour P.M. to serve two consequtive full terms
* The youngest Prime Minister in over 150 years wins again

This tabloid-size displayable issue has on the cover: "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!", with subhead: "Blair romps home and casts Hague's crushed Tories into election oblivion", with a large photo of Tony Blair and his wife, Cherle. Considerable supporting text along with additional…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1930 

* Babe Ruth vs. Albany Senators 
* Hawkins Stadium exhibition game 
* Home runs promised to orphans 
* Bobby Jones - British Open golf

The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings: "RUTH HITS 2 HOMERS AS YANKS TRIUMPH" "One Blow Is Longest Ever Made at Albany--Eastern Leaguers Bow, 8 to 3" with box scores. (see) First report coverage on the exhibition game held in Albany in which Babe Ruth promised some orphan children he would hit home…