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ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York October 30, 1928.

• D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Transatlantic flight (trip home)
• Clarence Terhune- stowaway discovered
• World's First Aerial stowaway

The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN DRIVEN BY WIND, REPORTED MID ATLANTIC ON FAR NORTHERLY COURSE" with subheads and related photo. 
And page 2 has a two column heading: "Boy Stowaway Aboard Graf Zeppelin 'Gate Crasher,' New York To Nome" with subhead and related map. (see images) 
Complete with

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Oct. 30, 1878

• Yellow fever - jack epidemic
• Lower Mississippi Valley
• Memphis, Tennessee hardest hit
• Early sanitation & quarantine measures

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "The Fever" with subheads. (see images) Very rare to have in this Memphis publication, the hardest hit city during the epidemic.
Complete with 4 pages, a large sized issue which measures 27 1/2 x 21 inches, nice condition.

Background:The yellow fever epidemic of 1878 was

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 30, 1969

• The Rolling Stones American Tour 1969
• Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
• "History's first mystic rock and roll tour "
• Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor
• Raymond Buckland - occult - witchcraft ad

Page 45 has a full page inch advertisement for a very early Rolling Stones concert at Madison Square Garden. 
Background: The Rolling Stones’ November 27–28, 1969 performances at Madison Square

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1935

• Secaucus, New Jersey Jehovah's Witnesses
• 11 year old Alma Hering expelled from school
• For refusing to salute the American flag in classroom
• Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
• Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students

The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "Jersey Girl, 11, Defies Rule On Flag Salute" 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

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 30, 1799  Page 2 has an item noting the France has assured the President that the American envoys will be received to negotiate issues with the X,Y, Z Affair. Also a brief item noting: "This day the President of the United States completes sixty four years of age..." [re: John Adams].
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 30, 1978

• John Carpenter's amazingly successful, "Halloween"
• Opening day premiere advertisement in NYC

Page 70 has a iconic 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "HALLOWEEN" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this film.
 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

USA TODAY, Oct. 30, 1984

• Michael Jordan's 1st 30+ point game
• Chicago Bulls professional basketball
• Best publication to be had - rare as such

The top of page 7 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Jordan lifts Bulls 116-110" with box scores. (see images) This was Jordan's 1st 30+ point game as he scored 16 & 21 points in the first two games. I expect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 4 sections, nice

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 30, 1960

• California Polytechnic State University
• Football team airplane crash - Toledo, Ohio
• Cal Poly Mustangs - San Luis Obispo

The front page has a banner headline: "18 in Football Squad Die In Toledo Airliner Crash" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, two small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1871  Among the front page column heads are: "Mormons Visiting Mayor Wells in Prison Yesterday" "Sermon by Elder Cannon to Ten Thousand People" "A Prophecy that God Will Overthrow Their Persecutors" "Defiant Harangue of Elder Pratt in the Same Audience" plus: "Arrest of Kuklux Murderers in Louisiana".
Also of Mormon interest is a lengthy page 5 article: "Notes Of Travel" datelined at Salt Lake City, which is an excellent & very detailed account of the area, taking

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1865  The front page has a somewhat brief article: "The Georgia Convention - Abolishment Of Negro Slavery" which concerns the historic 13th Amendment. When Georgia ratifies it in December it would become the law of the land.
Page 2 has two: "Proclamation" documents signed by: Andrew Johnson. One calls for a day of Thanksgiving: "...to the Creator of the Universe, for these deliverances and blessings...".
Four pages, large folio size,

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860  Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865

• President Andrew Johnson
• Thanksgiving proclamation 147
• 1st after the end of the Civil War

Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed L"Thanksgiving For Peace" "Appointment of the First Thursday in December as a Day of National Thanksgiving" followed by rthe full test of the "Proclamation" signed in type by the President: Andrew Johnson.
The front page has an article headed:

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 30, 1941

• Northwest Airlines Flight 5 disaster
• Moorhead, Minnesota airplane crash

The front page has a six column heading: "Airliner Crash Kills 14" with subheads and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1798  Page 6 has a report noting in part: "...from Savannah informs, that the day previous to his sailing a Spanish brig came up the river & anchored opposite the town. Suspicion immediately arose of her being a privateer...their suspicion was realized...she had taken two American vessels...sent them into St. Augustine where they were condemned...the citizens collected...set fire to her, and burnt her to the water...".
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/2

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865

• President Andrew Johnson
• 1st post-war Thanksgiving proclamation

*Albany steamer St. John disaster on the Hudson River

Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed "A Really National Thanksgiving", and while it only includes highlights of the proclamation, the explanation of its significance is clearly stated. See images for details.
The front page has a article headed: "SHOCKING

THE EXAMINER & JOURNAL OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1833 The masthead includes: "Devoted to the Advancement of the Cause of State Rights and Free Trade." This is the volume 1, number 7 issue. This title existed for less than two years. We believe this is just the 2nd issue of this title we have offered in our 50+ years.
The content is almost entirely political, as the title would suggest.
Sixteen pages with never bound with wide, untrimmed margins, 7 by 10 1/2 inches, nice

THE LIVINGSTON JOURNAL, Geneseo, New York, Oct. 30, 1827  A quite scarce newspaper as  Gregory notes that only 4 institutions have any issues, 3 of which have but a single date, and the American Antiquarian Society having about half a dozen in total.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, irregular at the margins, minimal loss at the blank spine, scattered foxing.

Background: This four-page October 30, 1827 issue of The Livingston Journal (established in Geneseo in 1822 by

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1851

• Uncle Tom's Cabin novel in progress
• Harriet Beecher Stowe - pre-book release
• Rare Anti-slavery publication
• Pre-American Civil War era

Page 3 of this anti-slavery newspaper has a letter to the editor concerning this newspaper's serialization of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Keep in mind that this famous work was about halfway through its serialization at the time this letter was written.
It is headed: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and begins: "Uncle Tom's Cabin

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 30, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 5 has: "The Great Prize Fight" which provides a round-by-round report of the boxing match between John Morrissey and John C. Heenan.
Page 7 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which begins: "A Base Ball Club has just been formed in Flushing, L.I. The officers are as follows..." with the list.
Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, a

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 30, 1934

• Lou Tellegen suicide death
• Dutch born silent film actor & more

The front page has a nice banner healdine: "ACTOR LOU TELLEGEN ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see) A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide death of famous silent film actor and director, Lou Tellegen.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

wikipedia notes: On October 29, 1934, while a guest

THE PITTSFIELD SUN, Massachusetts, Oct. 30, 1878

• Berkshire County
• American Indians war era

This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 30, 1869  Prints within include: "Playing Baseball Under Difficulties In The Streets Of New York" which shows youngsters attempting to play baseball on a busy street among the daily activities.
Other prints include: "A Scene on a Tributary of the Cape Fear River, North Carolina" "Steamers Bounding the Lightship Off the Bar at Charleston, South Carolina" "The Disaster at St. Anthony's Falls, Minnesota..." "The American Institute Fair fort 1869 at the

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1852  Page 2 has an article: "From Salt Lake City" with the latest news from there, mostly concerning the situation with Indians in the vicinity.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1932

• King Kong 1st mention
• Hollywood film - movie
• Pre release

An inside page (page X5) contains a quite significant report for any collector of King Kong memorabilia, being a somewhat inconspicuous piece which begins: "Among the technical labors in the Hollywood studios recently was an exact reproduction of the Empire State tower which was built at the RKO studio for scenes of 'King Kong'..." with more, including: "...the ape will be attacked by several squadrons

An Oct. 29th, 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with 1 circular "Paid" stamp. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 30, 1897  The front page is taken up with 4 photos of: "The New Astoria Hotel, New York City", three showing it during construction.
This was the original Waldorf–Astoria built in two stages, as the Waldorf Hotel and the Astoria Hotel, which accounts for its dual name. That original site was situated on Astor family properties along Fifth Avenue, opened in 1893. It was demolished in 1929 to make way for the construction of the Empire State Building.

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This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Oct. 30, 1837. Included is the amount of $10 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 30, 1912

• USS New York (BB-34) launching
• United States Navy battleship

The top of the front page has a three column photo with heading: "HUGE SUPER-DREADNAUGHT NEW YORK IS LAUNCHED" with subhead. (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 18 pages, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally very

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 1851  Page 3 has: "The Treaty with the Prairie Indians" noting: "The Treaty was concluded and signed by the Commissioners and Indians on the 17th September. It guaranties to the latter the payment of $50,000 annually, in money or goods, for fifty years, upon their faithful compliance during that time with the terms of the treaty. The Indians are required to abstain from hostile depredations upon the whites, whether emigrants or otherwise, and to

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 30, 1908

• Early airplane flights
• Wilbur Wright - Brothers

The front page has a one column heading: "Wright Has Fall Escapes Injury" See image for brief report. 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, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 30, 1878  The front page has an article: "UTAH" "Prosecution of Polygamists" which concerns a case: "...of one Miles, for marrying three young women in the Endowment House on Thursday last...".
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the irregular spine, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 30, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebels on Lookout Mountain Flanked & Driven Back" "The Grand Flanking Movement by Lee and Bragg" "Gen. Burnside Threatened" "Important Movement Contemplated by Gen. Meade" and more.
Founded in 1860, The World initially supported the Union but later became a sharp critic of President Lincoln, especially after emancipation became a central war aim. The paper represented the views of anti-war Democrats

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 30, 1863

• Battle of Wauhatchie - Tennessee

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebels on Lookout Mountain Flanked & Driven Back" "The Grand Flanking Movement by Lee and Bragg" "Gen. Burnside Threatened" "Important Movement Contemplated by Gen. Meade" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30, 1969

• School segregation must end
• U.S. Supreme Court ruling

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Supreme Court School Ruling Hailed, Hit" and more. This is first report coverage of the Supreme Court ruling that schools must end segregation.
Complete in 18 pages, small binding holes near the spine, very nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, October 30, 1911

• British politician Winston Churchill
• Becomes First Lord of the Admiralty

The front page has a one column heading: "IS EXPECTED TO LESSEN NAVAL BUDGET" with subhead and photo of a young Winston Churchill. (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 16 pages, irregular along the spine, small library stamp within the

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1849  Page 2 has a nice article: "Great Fight With The Apaches"  which is mostly taken up with an account of a battle headed: "American Guerrilla Company of Capt. Box, Santiago, Sept. 3, 1849". Nice detail in this letter.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939

• Alice Brady death (1st report)
• Broadway stage actress
• Hollywood silent film - movie

The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1937

• Bruce Crane death (1st report)
• American landscape artist painter

The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "BRUCE CRANE DIES; LANDSCAPE ARTIST" with subheads and photo. (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 with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1861  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Western Virginia" "Gen. Rosecrans Driving the Rebels Before Him" "Fight Between a Rebel Battery & a Gunboat on the Lower Potomac" "Important From Kentucky" "Important From Missouri" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1936

• The Protestant Church - faith
• Third Reich - Nazi Germany
• Reverend Martin Niemöller

The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REICH PROTESTANTS ADMIT SUBJUGATION" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Nazi state taking control of the Protestant Church.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

DOUGLAS DAILY DISPATCH, Arizona, Oct. 30, 1927  Banner headline for Charles Lindbergh some 5 months after his historic flight across the Atlantic: "22,350 Mile Tour Gives Lindbergh New Air Record" with subhead: "Youthful Aviator Visits Every State In Union In Three Months & Three Days; Sees Millions" plus a photos of him, his mother, and his plane (see).
Eight pages, loose at the spine, toned at the margins with minor margin tears, generally good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 30, 1998

• Best "American History X" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere
• American crime drama - Edward Norton

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "American History X" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760  Page 2 has: "The Lord Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for his late Majesty King George the Second.' (see)  Also a report from the "London Gazette Extraordinary" headed: "A Proclamation Requiring all persons being in Office of Authority of Government at the Decease of the late King, to proceed in the Execution of their respective Offices." This was very likely the first public proclamation made by the new King George III.
Page 5 has a

LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, Oct. 30, 1860

• Peter Cartwright (revivalist)
• Abraham Lincoln for president

The front page has over half a column headed: "Peter Cartwright On Lincoln". Cartwright was himself a rather notable personage and he makes some observations on his political involvement with Lincoln.
Page 2 has a notice supporting: "For President, Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois" (see). Pg. 3 has: "Negroes to be Made our Equals" and a report on a rally to support

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 30, 1889

• New York Giants vs. Brooklyn Bridegrooms (Dodgers)
• Pre modern day World Series - championship
• National vs. American baseball leagues

The front page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "THE CHAMPIONSHIP", "Of the Country Won by the Giants in the Final Game", "Some Exciting Playing" and more with box scores. 1st report coverage on game 9 (final) of the 1889 World Series in which the New York Giants won the title. Rare

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 30, 1790  Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" which is a very early report of the sport (see photos). Other items including a page 3 article on: "Duelling", "King of France's Demand", "the Art of Joking", "King of Sweden" and other items.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition. The back page has 7 illustrated ship ads.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 30, 1928

• D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
• 1st Transatlantic flight (trip home)

This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Zepplein Half Way Across; Following Lindbergh Route; No Direct Word except O.K." with subheads and related photo. (see)

Other news of the day throughout. Few, small binding holes along the spine, light browning, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: Dr. Eckener commanded the "Graf Zeppelin" on its first

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1773

• Judaica Jewish Jews

A brief pg. 2 item notes: "A great number of Jews who have lately been driven from the Prussian dominions, have settled at Gotenburg, where they are going to form a trading company under the auspice of his Swedish Majesty." (see photos).

Other news of the day, mostly from  England. Complete in eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and in nice condition.

LESLIES ILLUSTRATED from New York dated October 30, 1920.

• Color cover
• Chesterfield cigarette color ad
• Many Photos

The front page is a color illustration of steelworkers entitled "When the metal Runs White'".  This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Chesterfield cigarettes ad on the back cover as well. Nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 30, 1915

This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Too Close for Wings Stuck on With Wax" by Charmberlain. On the back of the cover page there is an illustration with a poem titled "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun.

In this issue, there are several articles including "War in the Air" by Claude Grahame-White and Harry Harper; "Black Draught" by Robert Bicknell, Ph. G., M. D.; "The Football