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THE DETROIT NEWS, July 23, 1927

• The Israelite House of David religious commune
• King Benjamin Purnell scandal trial
• Benton Harbor, Michigan cult

The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "BEN CALLS 'QUEEN' MARY FALSE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a minor wear at the margins, some binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: August 13, 1927, marked the dramatic conclusion of one of the most sensational and unprecedented legal

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1942

• German U-85 - U-boat crewmen
• Sunk off North Carolina coast (29 dead)
• First German submarine sunk by U.S. Navy - USS Roper
• Buried w/ military honors at Hampton National Cemetery

The front page has a two column heading: "29 From a Sunken U-Boat Are Buried at Hampton, Va." (see images) Other World War II coverage throughout.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On July 22, 1942, 29 German U-boat crewmen from U-85 were buried with full

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Mass., July 23, 1945

• Buchenwald concentration extermination camp
• Atrocities and inhuman conditions shown through images

The top of page 6 has a two column heading: "German Who Ruled Poland Gags At Buchenwald Horror Pictures" with subhead. (see images)
Much other World War II reporting throughout. Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: During his internment at Camp Ashcan in Mondorf-les-Bains in mid-1945, Dr. Hans Frank—the former

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1870

• The tenth Intercollegiate rowing Regatta (1870)
• Famous Yale foul giving Harvard the win
• Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "THE WORCESTER RACES" with subheads. Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Eight pages, print flaw with a little wear along the last column of the front page, small piece torn away at the upper left corner, otherwise good.

Background: The disqualification of the Yale varsity crew for a

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., July 23, 1926

• Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane
• New York Yankees - major league baseball

The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "RUTH PERFORMS NEW BALL FEAT" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 12 pages, light toning a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: The stunt performed by Babe Ruth on July 22, 1926, served as a masterful intersection of professional sports celebrity and military propaganda, highlighting the "Sultan of

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 23, 1979

• Ira Einhorn "The Unicorn Killer"
• Environmental activist & murderer
• Holly Maddux killing case w/ photos

The front page has a banner heading: "Blinded by the Light; The Einhorn-Maddux Murder Case" with photo of Ira Einhorn and Holly Maddux. Very lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages with a few more related photos. See images for small portion of the article.
background: The July 23, 1979, issue of The Village

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803

• The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
• Signed by U.S. & France ministers

Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain the treaty, signed on April 30th which conveys Louisiana to the United States...The terms are,

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1951

• Disney's animated movie "Alice in Wonderland" to be introduced to the world
• Opening day premiere advertisement for Manhattan (5 days prior)

Page 14 has a 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the upcoming premiere showing of "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" in Manhattan. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:On July 28, 1951, Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland officially premiered in theaters across the United States, marking a bold

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) July 23, 1889  This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed there). "Union List of Newspapers" notes only two institutions have just scattered 19th century issues of this

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1933

• Aviator Wiley Post - airplane pilot
• First person to fly solo around the world
• The landing in New York City (1st report)

The top of the front page has a 4 column headline: "POST ARRIVES SAFELY IN NEW YORK, CIRCLING WORLD IN 7 DAYS, 19 HOURS; MOLLISONS ARE FLYING THE ATLANTIC" with many subheads and related photo. More on this on pages 2 & 3 (see).
Fifty + pages, some small cutouts within unrelated inside pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, July 23, 1972

• Bloody Friday (1972)
• Provisional IRA car bombings
• Belfast, Northern Ireland

The front page has a four column heading: "1500 British Troops Sweep Belfast Stronghold of IRA" Related photo on page 2. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 72 pages (includes sports), a little spine wear, generally nice.

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1842   Page 3 has an article headed: "Illinois" with subhead: "The Mormons" which has near the beginning: "...In regard to moral principles, there is no city either in this state or in the United States that can compare with the city of Nauvoo. You may live in our city a month and not hear an oath sworn, or see one person intoxicated..." and more complimentary comments (rarely found in newspapers of the day). A somewhat lengthy article which takes

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1937

• White River Monster - "Whitey"
• Newport, Arkansas folklore

The front page has a one column heading: "Start 'Monster' Hunt In Arkansas River; Town Has Holiday" A related photo is on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 23, 1964

• Harlem race riots - photos
• "Long, Hot Summer"
• Confrontation w/ police
• re. James Powell death

The front page has a one column heading: "'Tear Down The Ghetto'" with some related photos. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first

BANNER OF LIGHT, New York & Boston, July 23, 1859  Within the masthead is: "A Weekly Journal Of Romance, Literature & General Intelligence" which pretty much describes what is found within.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, minimal fold & margin wear, good condition.

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 23, 1864  The front page has a print: "The War in New Zealand: Interior of Puke Wharangi Pah After the Conflict" with other prints from New Zealand inside including: "Government House, Auckland, New Zealand".
Near the back is a half page print: "The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania" and another half page: "Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works" with a related article.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 23, 1813   Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy report from the Secretary of State, signed in type: James Monroe, & prefaced with a brief note signed by the President: James Madison. Inside has 2 more letters signed by James Monroe, plus one signed by: Napoleon.
A few reports on the War of 1812: "Alarm at Washington" "Blockade of New London" "War in the North West" "Upper Mississippi" "News From the Frigate Essex" "War in the South" and a bit more.
Four pages, nice

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1814

• Battle of Valparaiso
• Captain David Porter
• Battle of Chippawa
• War of 1812

The issue begins with: "General Hull's Defence, to the Citizens of the United States" concerning his decision to surrender Detroit to the British. He was sentenced to be shot but was reprieved by President Madison. This letter is signed in type: William Hull, and takes over 2 1/2 pages.
Also in this issue: "Capt. Porter & the Essex" which takes over 3 pages on his Battle of

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 23, 1927

• The Israelite House of David religious commune
• King Benjamin Purnell scandal trial
• Benton Harbor, Michigan cult

The front page has a one column heading: "CULT GIRL, 19, WEDS OLD MAN ON FAKE OATH" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally good.

LIBERAL SENTINEL, Middletown, New York, July 23, 1881

• Outlaw Jesse James-Younger gang
• Rock Island railroad train robbery

Page 2 has a report noting: "A gang of outlaws, supposed to be the James gang, on Friday night captured a train on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific road...robbed the conductor & a passenger..." and a bit more.
The next page has a much more detailed account of the event, taking three-quarters of a column & headed: "Robbing A Train" "Eye-Witnesses Accounts of the Robbery at

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1967

• Death announcement of Carl Sandburg
• Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner
• Biographer of Abraham Lincoln

The front page has the announcement of the death of Carl Sandburg which includes a photo. A 2nd article regrading his life also begins on the front page. Both continue on page 62 and include additional photos. Great to have this extensive coverage in such a prominent newspaper.

Other news of the day and advertising is found throughout.

Included are the first 5

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 23, 1997 (1st 4 sections)

• Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace - funeral
• Famous Italian designer
• Murdered by serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan - targeting gays
• Elton John, Princess Diana, & other celebrities present

The front page shows Elton John and Princess Diana at the funeral of the famous Italian designer, Giovanni Versace, who had been murdered by serial killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who was targeting wealthy and/or famous homosexual men. Page A10 has two related

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 24, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Secession Sympathizers to Be Sent South" "The War In Missouri" "From Kentucky" "The Union Forces in Pursuit of the Rebel Morgan" "Gen. Halleck Appointed General-in-Chief of all the Land Forces" "The Army Of Virginia" & more.
This is the tri-weekly edition of the Inquirer with just 4 pages, paginated 1, 4, 5 & 8 having the news as was in the daily edition.
Never bound nor trimmed,

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 23, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "LATEST WAR NEWS!" "Highly Important Military Order" "Slaves to be Employed in the U.S. Army & Navy" "Generals Halleck & McClellan" "The Wounded at Richmond, Va." "The Guerrillas Defeated in Kentucky & Missouri" "The Attack on Vicksburg" & more.
This is the tri-weekly edition of the Inquirer with just 4 pages, paginated 1, 4, 5 & 8 having the news as in the daily edition.
Never bound nor trimmed, good

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 23, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "B29s Blast Coal Plant, Air Bases" "Big 3 Talks Continued In Secrecy" "Report Truman Has Draft of Terms to Japs" & much more.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 23, 1864

• Confederate capital during the American Civil War

This issue has: "The War News--From Petersburg--From Georgia--The Latest" "Manifesto of the Peace Democracy of the North" "Still later From the North" "From Grant's Army--Shelling of Foster's Hqts.--Attack On the Gunboats" "The Financial Crisis in the North" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a one column masthead

THE LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, New Mexico, July 23, 1881

• Outlaw Billy the Kid shot dead
• Pat Garrett - Old West lawman
• In a area publication, very rare

This was essentially the "backyard" of the famed outlaw Billy the Kid, so it is significant that there are two articles concerning his recent death (killed by Pat Garrett on July 14 in nearby Fort Sumner, New Mexico).
The top of page 3 begins with a great quip: "'A corner in Hell Filled' is the head-line with which the Tombstone Nugget announces the

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1812  The front page has some reports concerning celebrations for the 4th of July. Inside includes: "Naval Intelligence" "General Orders" signed in type: H. Dearborn, Major-General U.S. Army. Then "An Act" of Congress concerning the organizing of a volunteer military corps, signed by the President: James Madison. Also: "More Successful Privateering" and a few other war-related items.

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, New York, July 23, 1830  Page 3 has a very curious article with a small heading: "Spontaneous Combustion of a Drunkard" with an interesting eye-witness account. Such an article certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece.
Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".
Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the Late King of the Two Sicilies" "Occupation of Casteggio by the French Army after the Battle of Montebello" "Bringing in the Wounded After the Battle of Montebello" and "Francis Platz at

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 23, 2003

• 2003 Mosul raid - Iraq
• Uday & Qusay Hussein

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "U.S. Kills Hussein's Sons in Firefight at Mansion" with subheads and two related photos. Much more inside.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1935

• William Mulholland death (1st report)
• Los Angeles water supply infrastructure

The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "MULHOLLAND DEAD; FAMOUS ENGINEER" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1940

• Nile Kinnick All-star votes
• Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football

This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings in the sport's section (page 25): "Kinnick Leads In Poll" "Iowa Halfback Has Most Votes for All-Star Eleven" See photo for brief text here.

Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Light toning at the margins, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 23, 1903

• HMS King Edward VII Launching
• Royal Navy battleship

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG BATTLESHIP IS LAUNCHED" 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 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 23, 1932

• Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
• Impresario - Show Boat

This 24 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headlines on the front page: "FLO ZIEGFELD, FAMED SHOWMAN, DIES" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.

source: wikipedia: Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (March 21, 1867 – July 22, 1932), called Flo Ziegfeld, was an American Broadway impresario. He is best known for his series of theatrical revues, the

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 23, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are:  "The Great Contest: General Sherman's Operations" "Life In Kentucky--Guerrillas & Other Vermin..." "A Private Soldier's Letter" "The Late Raid--The Fight at Harper's Ferry" "Rebel News--Joe Johnston Superseded by Gen. Hood--Alleged Death of Lt. Gen. Grant" The Guerrillas War in Missouri" and much more.
Eight pages, small binding indents at the blank spine, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1874

• Bone Alley "the most crowded place on earth"
• New York City ghetto - filthy block

The top of page 11 has one column headings: "BONE ALLEY" "The Home Of The Rag Pickers" "Where the Rags, Bones, Fat and Bottles Go" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1870

• The Drinker's Farm Tragedy
• James Jeter Phillips hanging
• Murder of his wife - Richmond

The top of page 5 has one column headings: "THE GALLOWS" "Execution of James Jeter Phillips at Richmond, Va." and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 3 1/2 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning with small hold at the central fold, generally very nice.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1944

• Adolf Hitler escapes assassination plot
• Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put

The last column of the ftpg. has: "HITLER PLEADS WITH ARMY TO REMAIN LOYAL" with a subhead. The article carries over to pg. 2 where there is a photo of Hitler with Mussolini.
This was shortly after the attempted assassination of Hitler.
The complete issue, nice condition, small binding holes at the blank spine.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1847

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War with items headed; "Official" "Important From Mexico", this latter report taking a full column which includes a report from Santa Anna noting: "...The army of the enemy being upon the eve of moving upon this capital with a view to attack the same...martial law having been declared...".
Four pages, a discrete archival mend on pg. 3, very nice condition.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1933

• Aviator Wiley Post - airplane pilot
• First person to fly solo around the world
• The landing in New York City (1st report)

The front page has a great banner headline: "ROUND WORLD; 7 DAYS, 18 HRS." with subheads that include: "POST LANDS IN NEW YORK AFTER RECORD FLIGHT" and more. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 2 with related map and log.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1768  The front page has the conclusion of the lengthy letter from Admiral De Fonte, "giving an Account of the most material Transactions in a Journal of his from the Calo of Lima in Peru, on his Discoveries to find if there was any North-West Passage from the Atlantic Ocean into the South and Tartarian Sea," followed by considerable text. The first portion appeared in the July 21st issue.
Other news of the day from throughout the world is found

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 23, 1969

• Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
• Chappaquiddick Island incident
• re. Apollo 11 Moon landing

The front page has a two column heading: "2 New Charges Against Kennedy Being Considered" Also a three column photo showing Kennedy and his wife at the funeral. (see)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, nice condition.

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., July 23, 1969

• Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
• Chappaquiddick Island incident
• re. Apollo 11 Moon landing

The front page has a three column heading: "Kennedy Attends Funeral" with caption: "Wear Neck Brace" (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with related photo.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, July 23, 1969

• Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
• Chappaquiddick Island incident
• re. Apollo 11 Moon landing

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Ted's Driving Permit Lifted in Death Probe". (see)
Complete with all 22 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 23, 1969

• Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
• Chappaquiddick Island incident
• re. Apollo 11 Moon landing

The front page has a four column headline: "Kennedy May Face Additional Charges". (see)
Complete with all 10 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 23, 1969

• Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
• Chappaquiddick Island incident

The top of the front page has a banner headline: "Kennedy Plans Statement on Fatal Crash". (see) More on page 2 with two related photos. (see) Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with reporting on the Apollo 11 Moon landing.  Complete with all 22 pages, nice condition.

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.

• Adolf Hitler escapes assassination plot
• Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.

PRAIRIE FARMER, Chicago, July 23, 1881  An interesting farming-themed newspaper from the Mid-West with an ornate masthead. Subtitled: "Weekly Journal for The Farm, Orchard and Fireside."
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small margin tears with some chipping.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1930

• Glenn Curtiss death
• Aviation pioneer
• U.S. airplane industry

The front page has a one column heading: "GLENN CURTISS DIES, PIONEER IN AVIATION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including a nice coverage on the 1930 Vulture earthquake in Italy. (see) Complete in 44 pages, a little irregular