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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 23, 1978

• BOSTON -American rock band
• "Don't Look Back" album tour
• Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement

Page 93 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "BOSTON" at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first

THEN NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1932

• Elliott Daingerfield death
• North Carolina artist - paintings
• Westglow, Blowing Rock, Watauga County

Page 37 has a one column heading: "E. DAINGERFIELD, ARTIST, DEAD AT 73" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Elliott Daingerfield, one of North Carolina's most prolific artists. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1931

• Island of Cyprus riot
• Struggle for union w/ Greece
• Al 'Scarface' Capone

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cyprus Mobs Fight for Union With Greece; Britain Rushes Troops by Ships and Planes" (see) First report coverage on the riot & demonstration on the Island of Cyprus for the union with Greece. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Page 9 has a one column heading: "CAPONE HAS HEARING ON

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1944

• Battle for Leyte Gulf beginning
• Philippines - William Halsey
• Largest naval battle in history ?
• World War II WWII

The front page has a six column headline: "JAPANESE PUSHED TOWARD LEYTE HILLS" with various subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the margins, very minor margin wear, generally in great condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1858

• Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
• The Great Debates of 1858 (last one)
• Alton, Madison County, Illinois

Keeping in mind that this was from the period of the Lincoln/Douglas debates, page 4 has a report from Springfield headed: "Illinois Politics" which talks of Stephen Douglas.
Taking over a full column on page 6 is a fine report on the last of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, this one at Alton, Illinois. 
A few excerpts from the report include: "The last great

THE GLOBE, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 23, 1840

• Election fraud proclaimed
• William Henry Harrison vs. Martin Van Buren
• First October surprise?

Page 3 has a 1.5 column article on voter fraud which includes in part: "They resorted to every means in their power to increase their vote. They’ve made a regular business of going from one Township to another and voting some of them as often as five times, and as many different places. Men are imported and carried like cattle from one place to

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 23, 1813

• Battle of the Thames
• William Henry Harrison
• War of 1812

Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the report of Harrison's significant victory at the Battle of the Thames, during which the Indian leader Tecumseh was killed, collapsing the Indian confederacy & their support of the British in the War of 1812. 
Reported in his own words is the letter from Harrison beginning: "I have the honor to inform you that by the blessing of

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812  Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the movements of "The Western Army".
Other reports include: "Connecticut Legislature" "The Militia" and "Bad News from the Frontiers".
Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

Background: The 1812 Attack on Ogdensburg occurred during the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and Britain.

THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, Oct. 23, 1897

• Rare illustrated publication

Although earlier in its distance this was a more bonafide police & law enforcement newspaper, but by this time it had devolved into a sensationalistic tabloid reporting bizarre and over-the-top antics.
The full front page is a print captioned: "Give Me The Gun, Billy--Nettie Waller, a Skirt Dancer, at Klondike, Tackles a bad man who is shooting at the Footlights."
Other prints include: "Fought a Masked Burglar"

THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY MUSEUM, Oct. 23, 1813

• William Henry Harrison
• War of 1812 - Moraviantown

Page 3 has almost a full column taken up with various reports on the War of 1813, including events in Louisiana, and several mentions of General Wm. H. Harrison, particularly his account of this historic Battle of the Thames, a victory over the Indians.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 1852

• Daniel Webster near death

Page 3 has half a column headed: "Dangerous Illness of Daniel Webster".
This report includes seven dispatches concerning his health. He would die the following day, and the: "Seventh Dispatch" states: "Mr. Webster is no better. His death is believed to be fast approaching."
Four pages, an archival repair to the lower spine corner not affecting text, good condition.

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 23, 1858  The front page features a print and article: "Scene on the Mississippi, At Memphis, Tennessee" which shows two paddle-wheelers.
Among the prints within are: "The Orcas Institute for Young Ladies, Near Worcester, Mass." "The New Bridge at Brest in France" "The Famous Castle of St. Pietro, at Verona", and a nice & early: "View of the City of Toronto, Canada" with a related article.
Sixteen pages, good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1947

• Hollywood under scruntiy
• Congress inquiry
• Communists - Reds scare ?

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FILM MEN ADMIT ACTIVITY BY REDS; HOLD IT IS FOILED" with subheads (see) A few related photos are on page 3.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: In October 1947, a number of persons working in the Hollywood film industry were summoned to appear before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, which

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 23, 1845

• Early on the railroad industry
• Uncommon publication

An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of railroad-related articles with a wealth of illustrated advertisements as well.
Sixteen pages, 8

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 23, 1913

• SS Volturno (1906) ocean liner
• North Atlantic Ocean fire disaster

The front page has a nice banner headline: "BETWEEN 200 AND 300 MINERS BELIEVED KILLED" 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 16 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally very

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1867  The front page has: "The Indians" which reports from the Plains & at Fort Larned. Included as well is a letter from Fort Sumner, New Mexico concerning the Indian situation mentioning the Navajos, Apaches, and Utahs.
Page 6 has: "The Pacific Railroad" "Railroad Contractors Compelled to Carry On War--The Kansas Indians Fighting for a Paradise". A nice account of the progress of the transcontinental railroad, which wouldn't be completed until May, 1869.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 23, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Division of the Mississippi" "Departments of the Cumberland, Tennessee, Ohio, and Vicksburg Included in Gen. Grant's Command" "Gens. Hooker & Sherman to Command their Respective Corps" "Escape of General Lee Across the Rapidan" "The Grant Battle Avoided" "Gen. Wilder's Forces Attacked & a Federal Wagon Train Captured" and much more.
Eight pages, good condition.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 23, 1929

• Stock market crash of 1929 beginning

The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "STOCKS HAVE ANOTHER BOG PRICE DROP" with subhead and the New York

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1935

• Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
• Australian aviator - Southern Cross
• Fateful flight to Australia begins

The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Kingsford-Smith Off on Flight to Australia; Leaves England Despite a Recent Illness" with photo. (see) See below for more information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and co-pilot John

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 23, 1909  The front of the issue contains two illustrations "The 'Narwahl' Cruising at the Surface" and "The 'Narwahl' Latest and Largest of the United States Submarines" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is a text report "A Talk with Wilbur Wright"; "The Aviation Meet at Berlin and Latham's Flight Across the City"; "A Simplified Method of Teaching Experimental Physics"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 23, 1944

• Battle for Leyte Gulf begins
• Philippines - William Halsey
• World War II WWII

The front page has a six column headline: "Allies Open Big West Front Drive; U.S. Restores Philippine Government" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1937

• Mason City IA Iowa
• Rock Island rocket train
• School bus collision

The front page has a two column heading: "Rocket Train Hits High School Bus in Iowa, Killing 10 Injuring 18 at Grade Crossing" (see) First report coverage on the Rock Island Rocket train and school bus disaster at Mason City, Iowa.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on a very high quality newsprint, with a high

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 23, 1875

• HMS Pandora (USS Jeannette)
• Sir Allen Young - Arctic voyage

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "ARCTIC EXPLORATION" "Views of Dr. Hayes on the Results of the Pandora's Voyage" "Franklin's Sad Fate..." Lengthy text takes up about 1 2/3 columns.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 23, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS ! " "Important From The Potomac" "The Campaign In Maryland" "The Reply of Gen. McClellan to Governor Bradford" "Interesting News From Harrisburg" "The War In Kentucky & Missouri" "Reconnaissance Towards Leesburg" "Six Rebels Killed & 40 Captured" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1873

• Women's Rights
• Emily Faithfull

Page 5 has an article headed: "Woman's Rights In America" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.

CLEVELAND WORLD, Cleveland, Ohio, October 23, 1892

• Oliver Curtis Perry
• Eastern train robber
• Prison escape

The front page has one column headlines: "PERRY HAS ESCAPED" "The Noted Train Robber and Desperado Gets Out of Auburn" "His Threat Made Good" and more with illustration. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, some spine wear, otherwise good.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 23, 1915

• Women's suffrage movement
• Front page photo

This 22 page newspaper has a nice front page Women's suffrage photo with caption: "Victory" (see photos).

Also one column headlines also on the front page that include: "SUFFRAGE PROSPECT", "Will Parade Today", "With "Victory" To Lead", "Men And Women For Suffrage" and more. Nice item concerning the suffrage movement in the early part of the 20th century.

Other news, sports and

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 23, 1937

• Mason City IA Iowa
• Rock Island rocket train
• School bus collision

This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Rocket Train Smashes School Bus, Killing 9" and more with photo also on the front page (see photos). This tells of the Rock Island Rocket train and school bus disaster in Mason City, Iowa.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939

• Very 1st NFL football game on television
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers

This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).

Though not mentioned in the report, this was in fact the very first NFL football game to be televised with the new technology of television. A historic item in the

CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, October 23, 1862

• Chaplin Hills, Kentucky

• Rare Midwestern title

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.

This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. 4 pages in nice condition.

THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939

• Zane Grey death
• American Author

This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Zane Grey was known as an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933

• Homer Van Meter
• Baby Face Nelson
• Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report

This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".

No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.

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

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 23, 1989.

The front page photo of this issue shows "The Battle By The Bay - Oakland and San Francisco collide in the World Series."

Additional content within this issue relates to Andre Ware, Pat Dye, Mark Spitz, Dave Stewart, and much more.

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The

DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated October 23, 1861. 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 which includes a report on Edward's Ferry Maryland and much more.

THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York,  October 23, 1886.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 23, 1915

This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "The Patriot" by Enright. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Poor Old Brix!"

In this issue, there are several articles including "Cardui: The Story of a Nostrum" by Robert C. Bicknell, Ph. G., M.D.; "A Country Club Idyl" by Cornelia Sterrett Penfield; "Bulgaria's Side of It"; "Who Will Rule 'Em" by Gilson Gardner and "The Detour" by

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1909  The front page of this issue has a photo of "Otto T. Bannard."

This issue has a photo of "Miss Barrymore in a New Play" and a full page illustration of " 'Twixt Love and Duty" by Gordon Grant. There is also a photo spread of "A Notable Exhibition of Dutch Art" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1897  Full front page illus. of "A Tip for the Tiger - His Share If He Wins." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Street Mall of Boston Common Since the Opening of the New Subway." Full pg. illus. of "Sham Battle and Review of the first Brigade, National Guard of New York, at Van Cortlandt Park, October 9." Two full pgs. of illus. of "Historic Churches of America." Full pg. illus. of "Art in St. Louis."
Other news and advertisements of the day are

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1886  Front page print: "The Rev. William M. Taylor". Interesting fullpg: 'The Village Pest' is a young black boy, shown with his family and the 'accusers'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The New Aqueduct--Views in the Croton Watershed Region' is nice. 'The Moonshiner's Home' is a nice mountain scene. Also included is a small illus. of: 'Theodore Roosevelt, Republican Candidate for Mayor of New York'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1880  Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Freedom of Suffrage to the Blacks Means Freedom of Suffrage to the Whites'. Over one-third pg. illustration of: 'Laying Out Baltimore Town, Jan. 12, 1730'. Fullpg. illustration: 'The Friend of Freedmen' shows Garfield being adored by a group of Blacks. Double page centerfold print by Thulstrup: "Let Well Enough Alone--The Whole Country Is Prosperous, And The People Do Not Want A Change."
Other news and advertisements of the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 23, 1875 Full ftpg: 'A Dunker Funeral'. Three-quarter pg: 'Scraps of a River Trip'. Dblpgctrfld. by Nast is a political cartoon, showing Grant. Fullpg: 'Walrus Shooting with the Harpoon Gun'
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1869 The front page of the issues shows: 'Types of the Cuban Patriot Soldiers' and 'Lord and Lady Byron'. A nice full page of the 'Excavating for the Foundation of the New York City Post Office Building'. "Captain Hall's Arctic Expedition" also has a one-quarter page illustration 'Capt. C.F. Hall and His Esquimaux Interpreters' plus a halfpage "Relics Found by Captain Hall in His Recent Arctic Exploring Expedition". Two fullpage illustrations are "The

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1858  The front page illustration: 'A Target Excursion in Broadway' with an accompanying article. An article entitled "The Winans Steamer" also includes two full pages and 6 illustrations of 'The Winans Steamship'. Full page: 'An Elephant Steeple-Chase at Rangoon, Burmah'.
Complete in 16 pages, in good condition as shown and contains additional prints and related text.

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 23, 1928 Ftpg. 2 line, 1 col. head: "Hoover Given Ovation In N.Y." & subheads: "East Side, West Side Turn Out To Cheer and Acclaim Smith's Opponent" "The Garden Rafters Rise" & more. Text of Hoover's speech on pg. 2. Title of the speech was "Principles and Ideals of the U. S. Government" and in the speech he used the phrase "Rugged Individualism". Browned a bit at the edges.