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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1949  A definitive moment in post-WWII history leaps off the front page of this issue, captured in the striking headline: "Tokyo Rose Is Found Guilty Of 1 of 8 Treason Charges", with supporting text. The coverage of this historic decision continues on page 15 complete with a featured photograph. 
The trial marked a sensational end to the hunt for "Tokyo Rose"—the infamous, generic moniker Allied troops gave to the English-speaking women broadcasting Japanese

SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 30, 1876

• Centennial Exposition
• Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Hard to find in undamaged condition

This is a huge foldout print captioned: "The Centennial---Balloon View Of The Grounds" which gives a terrific overview of it and showing Philadelphia in the background.  Rarely do such large, foldout prints from Harper's Weekly survive intact, as they were typically removed for their displayability or damaged after many years of folding and unfolding

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 30, 1968

• Battle of Thuong Duc - South Vietnam
• 5th Special Forces Group (Green Berets)
• Vietnam War siege by North Vietnamese

The front page has a three column heading: "Green Beret camp Siege Countered" (see images) 
Complete with 24 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

history notes: On September 30, 1968, the Green Beret camp at Thường Đức, manned by Detachment A-109 of the 5th Special Forces Group and their Civilian Irregular Defense

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1929

• Fritz von Opel RAK.1 aircraft
• Early rocket airplane flight

The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "OPEL SAYS ROCKET IS BIG AVIATION AID" with subheads. (see images) Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The Opel RAK.1 was the world's first purpose-built rocket-powered aircraft. It was designed and built by Julius Hatry under commission from Fritz von Opel, who flew it on September 30, 1929 in front of a large crowd at

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1934

• Babe Ruth's last home run as a Yankee
• New York Yankees - Major league baseball
• Best title to be had ?

Page 3 of the sport's section reports on Babe Ruth's last home run as a Yankee: "YANKEES LOSE, 8-5, THEN TRIUMPH, 9-6", "Ruth Wallops 22d Homer and Drives in Three Runs in Opener at Washington", "Gets Unique Honor Today" and more.
This was Babe Ruth's 659th and final home run wearing the Yankee pinstripes. He had 49 homers with the Red Sox prior to coming to New

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 30, 1961

• 1961 Syrian coup d'état
• Gamal Abdel Nasser
• Syrian Republic restored

The front page has a nice banner headline: "SYRIA REGAINS ITS FREEDOM" with lead-in: "Rebels Throw Off Nasser Rule" and subheads. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, small library stamp just above the headline, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 30, 1865

• Rare pro-white title
• Reconstruction era

A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "The Hangman's Party" "The Treatment of Prisoners Once More" "The Hiring of Negroes" "Outrages on Soldiers" "Shall The Negroes Come North?" "What Shall be Done With the

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1-6, 1978

• The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
• Very first United States performance advertisement
• CBGB - Manhattan music club gigs

Page 145 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the CBGB music nightclub with one of the performers being the "POLICE" This was their very first American gig making this a historic issue. Probably only found in this publication.
online source: The Police's legendary first U.S.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 30, 2005  The front page has the full banner heading: "Roberts Is Sworn in as Chief Justice", which includes a small image of him. Additional coverage is on inside pages 12 and 13. Also noteworthy is the page B8 obituary of Constance Baker Motley, the first-ever black federal judge and a prominent civil rights leader, which also include a photo of her along with Dr. martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta.
Page B4 provides details of Governor Arnold

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1-7, 1980

• Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" concerts
• American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
• Madison Square Garden MSG advertisement
• Grace Jones - Jamaican singer, songwriter & model
• Beacon Theatre concert in Manhattan advertisement

Page 99 has a nice full page ad for "Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" performances at Madison Square Garden during his "The River Tour". (see images)
Page 98 has a 7 x 4 1/2 inch

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, the "News Of The World In Pictures" published by the New York Times, Sept. 30, 1926  Full front page is a photo of Bobby Jones, runner-up in the American Amateur Golf Championship shaking hands with George Von Elm, the winner.
The doublepage centerfold has a great montage of 20 of the best baseball players of the day, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Waite Hoyt, Rogers Hornsby, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and many more. A related article as well.
Inside also have a photo

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 30, 1795

• President George Washington letter
• Norfolk, Virginia & the Jay Treaty

Page 3 has: "The President's Answer  to the Address of the Citizens of Norfolk" which concerns the Jay Treaty. It is signed in type: George Washington.
Four pages, light damp stains, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 30, 1789

• President George Washington
• U.S. government in it's infancy

Certainly the most significant & historic content is the page 3 report that: "The President of the United States has been pleased to nominate, and by & with the advice & consent of the Senate, to appoint, JOHN JAY, of New York, Chief Justice..." followed by a list of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Court as well.
Also of great significance are the other appointments listed:

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 30, 1953

• Baltimore Orioles baseball in born
• St. Louis Browns & Bill Veeck sells
• MLB - Major League Baseball League

The top of the front page, above the masthead is a banner heading: "Browns Go to Baltimore--Veeck Out. See Page 23" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Browns Go to Baltimore as Veeck Steps Out" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a little margin wear,

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 30, 1916

• Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers)
• National League pennant race
• MLB - Major League Baseball

The front page has a six column headline: "DODGERS ARE AGAIN IN LEAD" with subhead, score and lineups. (see images) Inning by inning description continues inside.
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. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, a little irregular along

UNIVERSALIST UNION, published in New York, Philadelphia, Albany, Toy, Hartford and Baltimore, Sept. 30, 1837

• To promote doctrine of universal salvation
• Village in the Wilderness" illustration

This is a religious newspaper, however page 4 has a nice print of: "White Sulphur Springs, Virginia" with a related article.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, various foxing, otherwise good condition.

background: The September 30, 1837, issue of the Universalist Union serves as a remarkable cultural

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 30, 1762  Pages 4 and 5 contain a nearly 3 column letter concerning issues in finding an appropriate treaty to end the French & Indian War (Seven Years' War in Europe).
The letter begins: "Among those who clamor against the supposed terms of peace, there are many who are influenced by motives of private advantage..." and further on: "...it is daily urged, that unless we now possess ourselves of the sources of the maritime power of France, we shall soon be

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, September 30, 1940

• 1940 Tripartite Pact
• Germany - Japan - Italy
• Axis powers officially unite

The front page has a banner headline: "Japan Signs Pact With Axis" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Tripartite Pact which was signed in Berlin by the representatives of Germany (Nazis), Japan and Italy.
Complete in 8 pages, light toning, a little spine wear, generally nice.

THE DAY, New London, Conn., Sept. 30, 1924

• Rogers Hornsby ends with .424 batting average
• St. Louis Cardinals - major league baseball MLB

The sports page (pg. 11) has a one column head reading: "ROGERS HORNSBY CLOSES WITH .424" (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 30, 1865  A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "The Hangman's Party" "The Treatment of Prisoners Once More" "The Hiring of Negroes" "Outrages on Soldiers" "Shall The Negroes Come North?" "What Shall be Done With the Indians?" and more.
Eight pages, very nice

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 30, 1927

• East St. Louis tornado disaster

The front page has a nice banner headline: "60 DEAD IN ST. LOUIS TORNADO" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete 1st section only with 20pages, light toning some wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 30, 1907

• President William McKinley ceremony
• McKinley National Memorial monument
• Canton, Stark, County, Ohio dedication

The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "MEMORIAL TO M'KINLEY IS DEDICATED" with subheads and photo (grainy). (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 10 pages, small library

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1959

• Los Angeles Dodgers win NL Pennant
• 1st Pennant since moving from Brooklyn

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Dodgers Beat Braves in 12th, 6-5, To Win Pennant Play-Off Series" The top of page 42 has a banner heading: "Dodgers Set Back Braves in 12th Inning and Take Pennant Play-off Series" with subheads, box scores and a few related photos. This was their National League championship & they would go on to win the World Series over the

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Sept. 30, 1936

• New York Yankees vs. Giants
• World Series MLB Baseball (game 1)
• Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio era
• Early, same day reporting

The front page has a terrific banner headline: "GIANTS ROUT YANKEES, 6-1" with subheads, box scores and scoreboard above the masthead. Great for display. More in the sport's section and nice to have in this uncommon NYC publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the

THE BOSTON HERALD, September 30, 1945

• Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
• MLB baseball

The front page has a two column heading: "Chicago Cubs Win Flag" (see) The sport's section (page 34) has a three column heading: "Cubs Clinch N. L. Flag" and more with box scores and standings. First report coverage on the 1945 Chicago Cubs winning the National League pennant. They would face the Detroit Tigers in the World Series in which they lost.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1939

• Sachsenhausen concentration camp opens
• Oranienburg, Germany political prisoners

Page 6 has small, somewhat discrete one column headings: "Jewish Camp Set Up" "Germany Establishes Polish Center at Sachsenhausen" (see) Early report on the famous concentration camp just after the beginning of World War II. This item is being listed to show these camps really did exist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1863  Among the ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans" "The Good Health of the City" "The Mississippi Marauders" "From Charleston Harbor" "Description of the Rebel Works" "Honors to Gen. Gilmore" "Destitution of the Florida's Crew" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 30, 1863

• Rare rebel publication

A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From the Army of Northern Virginia" "Promotions In The Army" "The Raid on Southwestern Virginia" "From Bragg's Army" and more.
A single sheet issue with a full banner masthead, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1930

• Ilya Repin death (1st report)
• Russian realist painter
• Art - paintings

Page 27 has a one column heading: "ILYA REPIN IS DEAD; RUSSIAN PAINTER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Russian realist painter, Ilya Repin. 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 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition

THE NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, September 30, 1926

• Re: Jack Dempsey's defeat at the hands of Gene Tunney
• Estelle Taylor, his actress wife, supports him
• Boxing history

The front page has a one column head: "Estelle Is Still True to Dempsey," with the subhead: "Doesn't Know Difference Between Upper Cut and Lower Cut, But Hopes He'll Stay In The Fight Game." In an interview the wife of famed boxer Jack Dempsey notes in part: "I didn't marry the heavyweight title - I married Jack Dempsey." and later: "I

DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 30, 1862

• Very rare Confederate publication
• Rebel V.P. Alexander H. Stephens

Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "From Col. Crawford's Cavalry" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery" 'Important Letter from Vice-President Stephens - Martial Law and Military Usurpation"  takes a full column & is signed in type: Alexander H.

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 30, 1932

• 1932 New York Yankees World Series
• Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig on team
• Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball

This 6 page newspaper has nice banner headline on the front page: "GOMEZ PITCHES YANKEES TO SECOND VICTORY" with subheads and box scores. 1st report coverage on the New York Yankees winning game 2 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.

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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 30, 1957

• New York Giants (San Francisco)
• Final game played (1st report)

This 48 page newspaper has a small one column heading in the sport's section (page 39): "Fans Go Berserk At the Thought Of Losing Giants"

See photo for 1st report brief coverage on the very last baseball game played by the famous New York Giants before there move to San Francisco.

This issue contains other news, sports and advertisements of the day. It has some spine wear, but is

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 30, 1876  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: The Centennial Exposition - Drill Chuck - Leather Scourer - Steam Pump - Billiard Table Leveler - Removal of the Hell Gate Rocks (Coffer Dam) and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1929

• Fritz von Opel
• Early rocket airplane flight

This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7 that include: "OPEL SAYS ROCKET IS BIG AVIATION AID", "Flight is Aimed to Show Ease, Power and Take-Off and Landing Without Run", "Inventor Says Rocket Is 'Perfect Emergency Brake' for Plane in Forced Descents" and more. (see photos) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes: Fritz Adam

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, September 30, 1876(print only)  This is a single page illustration entitled "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.

LIBERTY magazine, from New York, dated September 30, 1933

• Baseball Pennants
• Colored Ads

The color cover of this issue is of young cowgirl with her laso (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.

This issue contains an article entitled "How Pennants are Really Won - When Luck Steps In, Bang Goes Everything, Says a Famous Baseball Pilot Who Ought to Know" by Joe McCarthy, the manager of the new York Yankees, 1932 World Champions. This also includes photos of several big

THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca, New York, September 30, 1881

• Uncommon title from Ithaca, New York
• Decorative masthead

This issue has an intriguing and ornate masthead, which I suspect shows the campus of Cornell University.

News of the day with many ads. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at margins.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 30, 1991.

The front page of this issue shows a photo of Toronto Blue Jay Joe Carter titled, "Heading for a Photo Finish -  Blue Jays Feeling Run Down in A.L. East".

Additional content within this issue relates to: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, 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

THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1837 Page 3 report: Glorious and Tremendous Battle with the Indians!!!, with the report stating in part: The Army have met the enemy, and they are ours!--All hail Columbia, happy land!, plus mention that two principal chiefs, Phillip and Uchee Billy, were captured. Archival mends to three minor tears in the lower margin, area of lite dampstaining, occasional foxing, neither affecting this content.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Broken Idol of Canada."

This issue has an article with photos of "Admiral of the Atlantic" by Walter S. Meriwether. There are photos of "China Becomes a Fighting Nation" and the double page illustration is of "Back to Town" by W. L. Jacobs. There is a full page illustration also, of "The World Before Him" by Walter Biggs and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1905 Front page illustration "Of Course" by W. A. Rogers; What Russia Has to Pay For; The Motor-Boat Carnival on the Hudson; Prominent Players in the Metropolitan Golf Association's Open Championship; How the Czar's Manifesto Was Received in Russia; Double page Photos, An Automobile Hunting Trip Through Maine and Canada; and other advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1899  The front page has three photos of "The Three Admirals of the United States Navy" which includes Farragut, Dewey & Porter.
Doublepage centerfold : 'Battle of Manila, as seen from the Bow of the 'Olympia' '. Article: 'Notes on the Food Value of Cocoa & Chocolate'. Great fullpg. illus. ad for the 'Locomobile' for $600' is very displayable. Several small golf photos. More on the return home of Adm. Dewey.
Other news and advertisements of the day are

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1893  Nice fullpg. with 8 illustrations on: 'The Opening of the Cherokee Strip'. 'Newport Society'. Halfpg: 'Floral Carnival at Colorado Springs'. Fullpg; 'A Hoosier Harvest Jubilee' has 8 scenes. Fullpg. with 7 photos of: 'The Oyster Industry on the Chesapeake'
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1882  The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "A Proud Day For England". But the most notable print would be the very nice half page baseball print titled: "The Providence Base-Ball Club" showing the team in uniform, with bats and balls as well. The players are identified by name, including the manager: Harry Wright.
Other prints in this issue include a full page: "Racing At Brighton Beach, Coney Island", a small print of: "Grover Cleveland,

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "An Aggressive Still Hunt"; 3/4 page Thomas Nast: "Go On!" - U. S. Grant'; full page print: "The Battle of Harlem Heights, Sept. 16, 1776"; full page illustration by A.B. Frost: "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea"; doublepage centerfold by A.B. Frost: "The Grand International Rifle-Match at Creedmoor - Second Day - Shooting at a Thousand Yards"; full page: "The Centennial--Outside Shows..."
Sixteen pages

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1871 The frontpage has the very famous Thomas Nast print: 'TOO THIN!' which is displayable. Inside is a fullpage illustration 'International Boat Race On Saratoga Lake' along with the an illustration of the "The Ward Brothers, Winners of the Saratoga International Regatta". A halfpage 'The Union Torpedo Explosion In Beekman Street, New York'. A great and doublepage centerfold is entitled ''Sacrament' In The Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah'. 

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1865  Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the nearly quarter-page captioned: "View of Darlington Court House and the Sycamore Tree Where Amy Spain, the Negro Slave, Was Hung by the Citizens of Darlington, South Carolina". There is an article: "Amy Spain" beneath the print.
The front page has a large print of: "The Ocean Yacht Race Between the 'Fleetwing' and the 'Henrietta' ". Also a full page of: "The Dock Race Between the Double-enders

DETROIT FREE-PRESS WEEKLY TV MAGAZINE, Sept. 24 - Sept. 30, 1961  Formatted very much like the TV Guide, the color cover shows the cast from the cartoon Top Cat. Inside the issue are articles and photos of new and returning shows.
Complete in 36 pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, two binding holes at the top, otherwise in good condition.