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PICTORIAL MAGAZINE section only of The Detroit News, Nov. 5, 1961 The front page of this section has a nice color image showing a independent Woman of the early 1900's driving a automobile titled: "EARLY AUTO DAZE" (see images)
Complete Pictorial Magazine section with 40 pages, a few small binding holes along the top margin, nice condition.

Background: The November 5, 1961 Detroit News Pictorial section is a notable piece of mid-century paper ephemera that captures a unique intersection of

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Jan. 15, 1984

• American businessman Ray Kroc death
• Owner of McDonald's fast food chain

The top of page 4 has a heading that reads: "McDonald's owner Ray Kroc dies at 81" with small photo of Kroc. The bottom of the front page has a heading noting his death. (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 all 100+ pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

background: Ray Kroc didn't just build a

BRUYSSELER ZEITUNG (Brüssels Newspaper), Belgium, Nov. 5, 1942

• Rare German occupation publication

From Nazi-occupied Belgium with a wealth of war-related reporting. The main headline notes: "Setback For Roosevelt's Party". 
Presumed complete in 6 pages, good condition.

background: The Brüsseler Zeitung issue from November 5, 1942, serves as a stark artifact of the "New Order" in Europe, where the Nazi propaganda machine meticulously curated news to demoralize occupied populations and bolster

SECTION 5 (Automobiles) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 5, 1939 The front page has a banner headline: "40TH ANNUAL CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENS" with the entire section devoted to the Automotive industry with new innovations and many photos. Great reading. This particular auto show featured the very first car with air conditioning. 
Complete section 5 only with all 18 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: The 1939 Chicago Auto

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 5, 1995

• Jewish Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
• "Kings of Israel Square" assassination
• Tel Aviv, Gush Dan peace rally
• Middle East tensions - Palestinians

The front page has a banner headline: "Rabin Is Assassinated at Rally; Jewish Student Seized at Scene; Israel Stunned" with subheads and some related photos. (see images) Much more inside, loads of text and more photos. 
Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, nice condition.

background: On November 4, 1995, Israeli

(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 2008 and Jan. 21, 2009  A great pair of issues reporting both the election and inauguration of the first African-American president to occupy the White House.
The banner headline of the 5th is a simple: "OBAMA" beneath which is: "Racial Barrier Falls In Decisive Victory". The banner headline of the 21st announces: "OBAMA TAKES OATH, AND NATION IN CRISIS EMBRACES THE MOMENT". Both issues have related color photos on the front page.
This 5th is complete in 5 sections,

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 5, 1979

• Judas Priest - English heavy metal band
• Album "Unleashed in the East" release & tour
• Concert performance at the "Palladium" nightclub
• Robert Halford - Ian Hill - Glenn Tipton

Page 83 has a 11 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the release of Judas Priest's album "Unleashed in the East" and an upcoming performance at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Background: On November 4, 1979, Judas Priest performed at

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1995  The banner headline notes: "RABIN ASSASSINATED", with subhead: "Israeli leader shot at peace rally; suspect, a Jewish law student, held", with two color photos. Two additional pages of coverage are found within.

Note: Yitzhak Rabin was the first Prime Minister born in Mandatory Palestine. He was assassinated by Yigal Amir, a law student and right-wing extremist who opposed the signing of the Oslo Accords.

The complete Sections A & E, a few

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 5, 1800

• John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
• re. the death of Patrick Henry

The front page has two Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson (hole in front leaf affects the first Adams signature). 
But more interesting is: "The Legacy of Another Dead Patriot of Virginia" which begins on the ftpg. & concludes on pg. 2 with a letter "To Archibald Blair" dated Jan. 8, 1799 and signed in

CURRENT EVENTS, "The National School Newspaper", Week of November 1-5, 1937  Filled with news reports of the day, written for school children to keep them abreast of such events. Included is an article on Madame Marie Curie with a photo, a photo of Geoge M. Cohan, photo of the new "iron lung" and much more.
Eight pages, 10 by 13 inches, nice condition.

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, a lot of six issues dated Jan. 4, 11, April 5, May 17, 31, and Nov. 5, 1862  Each is complete in 8 pages, all never-bound nor trimmed, consequently expected wear at the margins & central fold, much Civil War reporting throughout. The Nov. 5 issue has minor loss at the top margin not affecting text.

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1872  The front page has: "The Ku Klux" "Greeley's Friends at Work in Kentucky--They Hang a Man, His Wife, and Daughter to the Same Tree".
Page 2 has: "Woodhull & Claflin" "An Indictment Found Against Them--A Writ of Habeas Corpus for Col. Blood--Arrest of Stephen Pearl Andrews".
Sisters Victoria Woodhull & Tennie Claflin were activists in the woman's rights movement, and this case was concerning them: "...sending indecent publications through the Post Office...",

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1872

• Victoria Woodhull & Teenie Claflin indicted

The front page has: "The Ku Klux" "Greeley's Friends at Work in Kentucky--They Hang a Man, His Wife, and Daughter to the Same Tree".
Page 2 has: "Woodhull & Claflin" "An Indictment Found Against Them--A Writ of Habeas Corpus for Col. Blood--Arrest of Stephen Pearl Andrews".
Sisters Victoria Woodhull & Tennie Claflin were activists in the woman's rights movement, and this case was concerning them: "...sending indecent

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 5, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

Page 4 has a report from Washington: "Reliable letters from Richmond state that under no possible circumstances will Gov. Wise commute Brown's sentence. His fate may be considered as sealed..." with a bit more.
Page 5 has 2 columns taken up with: "The Invasion of Virginia" "Public Feelings--Sentence of Brown--State of the Prisoner" with subheads including: "The Court, and Those Who

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 5, 1806

• Lewis and Clark Expedition letter
• Safe return - homeward bound

Page 2 begins with a notable report on the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis, after their 2-1/2 year expedition.
It begins: "It is, with the sincerest pleasure, that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of CAPTAIN LEWIS, with his exploring party, at St. Lewis [sic]. The President has received a letter from him dated at St. Lewis, September 23, at which place himself,

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 5, 1863  Among the front page column heads are: "Late News From Rebel Sources" "Rebel Account of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter" "Thirteen Soldiers Killed" "3000 Union Prisoners to be Sent to Lynchburg" "The War In Tennessee " and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881

• 19th century football game
• A. B. Frost illustration

The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.
The double page is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.
Among other prints are a full front page: "The Blockade of Street Travel in New York" shows 6 scenes; four prints

WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 1863

• Rare Confederate publication during the Civil War

This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era. 
The front page includes: "Our Situation" "Yankee Views of Charleston" and more. Inside has: "News Items" "Gen. Morgan"

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., November 5, 1942

• Second Battle of El Alamein
• World War II Egypt - Africa
• Erwin Rommel defeated

The front page has a nice banner headline: "AXIS FACES WORST DEFEAT; Report African Corps Casualties Total 40,000" with subheads and photo of General Georg Stumme. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR, THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1782

• Revolutionary War ending events
• John Hanson - 1st American president ?

Page 2 has a lengthy letter which is reflective of the American-British relationship in the past. A few bits include: "...they have not duly considered the solid reasons and unanswerable arguments of the worthy, upright period, JOHN DICKINSON, and other American gentlemen, and the speeches & publications of some patriots at home...They are

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1938

• Will Rogers Memorial Museum dedication
• Claremore, Oklahoma - Rogers County
• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT LEADS TRIBUTE TO ROGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. 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

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

Page 3 has 2 reports concerning the Raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown & cohorts.
"The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" includes: "The counsel in Brown's case have filed exceptions to the decision of the Court...not decided before the day fixed for the execution, it is believed Gov. Wise will grant a reprieve...In Cook's case it is  anticipated that a

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1863

• John Wilkes Booth as an actor
• Rare appearance at Ford's Theatre

A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Near the top of the front page is an article headed: "Ford's New Theatre--The Lady of Lyons". The writer reports on this production of "The Lady Of Lyons" which includes: "...Mr. J. Wilkes Booth appears as Claude Melnotte, a part in which, it is said,

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 5, 1861

• Battle of Ball's Bluff
• Capital of Confederacy

Among front page items are: "Northern War News--The Great Naval Expedition--General Butler on the Recruiting Service..." "Secretary Cameron's Order Concerning Slave Deserters" and other subheads. Inside has: "Army Of The Potomac" 'From Norfolk" "Our Northern Summary" "Affairs At the South" "The Battle of Leesburg--General Stone's Order" "Fight In Carroll County, Mo." "Later From Arizona--More of the

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 5, 2004

*The Incredibles - premiere ad and review
*The Polar Express

The Calendar Section of this most desired title for movie premieres has: "THE INCREDIBLES", which includes a double page colored advertisement and a lengthy review of this Pixar award winning film (Best Animated Feature Film).
Additionally, there is a pre-release ad for "THE POLAR EXPRESS".
Additional advertisements for other popular movies are also present including "SIDEWAYS" and "ALFIE". See images

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1852  The front page has a mention of: "Masonic Celebration at Cincinnati", and continues on page 4 describing the annual celebration of George Washington being "initiated as a member of the mystic tie".
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 5, 1913

• Fred "Bonehead" Merkle photo
• New York Giants - MLB baseball

The top of page 12 has a two column photo of Fred Merkle with brief text. (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, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.

wikipedia notes: Fred Merkle, nicknamed

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 5, 1910 Full frontpage photo: "Auburn in his fast Bleriot monoplane and Grahame-White in a farmer biplane during one of the hourly distance contests" which is in regards to "The International Aviation Meeting". This also has an accompanying three page article inside on the meet, with many more photos. Also within the article are: "The Bomb Cannon"; "Cold Forging" and additional articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in 20 pages with a lite

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1933

• John Jay Chapman death
• American poet - writer

The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "JOHN J. CHAPMAN, AUTHOR, POET, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of American author, John Jay Chapman.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 5, 1942

• Rare German occupation title
• World War II - WWII

Among the front page reports are: "480,000 Tons of Anglo-American Shipping Lost In Ten Days" "Roosevelt Has Forgotten His Past" "British Attack Incessantly--Superior Forces Repelled" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1932

• Tony Canzoneri retains World title
• Lightweight boxing championship

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "CANZONERI WHIPS PETROLLE; RETAINS HIS TITLE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition, a few small binding holes along the spine.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1954

• Henri Matisse death
• French artist - painter
• Modern art icon

Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Art World Mourns Henri Matisse, Dead at Home in Nice at Age of Age" with subhead and photo. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 15 with four examples of his work.
Complete with all 46 pages, light damp staining to the right portion  of the issue (see images), otherwise nice.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 5, 1882  The back page has over a full column headed: "THE LANGTRY LUNACY" "New Yorkers Going Crazy Over the Beautiful English Actress" "Her Popularity 'greatly Increased by the Park Theater Fire...". Look up Lily Lantry on the web. She was the sensation of the day, sort of the Elvis Presley of the 1880's.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 5, 1868  Although known to all as the current capital of California, this city got its start thanks to the protection of Sutter's Fort, which was established by John Sutter in 1839. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial and agricultural center, and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riverboats, the telegraph, the Pony Express, and the First Transcontinental Railroad.
A great wealth of news

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 5, 1883

• Boxer John L. Sullivan plays baseball

Page 2 has much on: "Sporting" including: "Sullivan Attracts 5,000 People at the Baseball Park" with details of a baseball game involving famed boxer John L. Sullivan.
Also: "Report of the Base Ball Arbitration Committee", the meeting in New York, as well as: "The National Agreement of Professional Base Ball Associations".
Ten pages, very nice condition.

IL MESSAGGERO, Rome, Italy, a pair of issues dated Nov. 5, 1958

• Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the "Pope of the people"
• Pope John XXIII papal inauguration & death reports

and June 4, 1963  The first issue has considerable reporting on the inauguration of Pope John XXIII as Pope, and the latter issue  of the same title reports his death. Great to have both reports in the same title, and from Rome where both events happened. All text in Italian.
Folio size, 12 and 14 pages respectively nice

USA TODAY, November 5, 2008  This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "America makes history, Obama Wins! " with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see)
Nice condition.

Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog:

Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one thing is for certain: Barack Obama’s victory was a very significant and historic event! If you collect historic newspapers

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 5, 1934

• Babe Ruth all-stars play in japan

The Sports Section (page 15) has one column headings: "JAPANESE FANS IDOLIZE RUTH" "Babe Impressed by Orderliness of Crowd at Game in Tokio" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally good.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 5, 1793

• Lord George Gordon death
• British politician

Page 5 has a report of the death of Lord George Gordon. (see hperlink) Lord George Gordon is primarily known for his 1780 involvement in the "Gordon Riots" which he led, an anti-Catholic protest against the Papists Act of 1778. He also converted to Judaism for which he was ostracized.
The report includes: "...Lord George was the third son of Cosmo George, Duke of Gordon......At an early period he entered

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 5, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. McClellan's Grand Army Advancing" "His Army Occupy all the Gaps Except Ashby's" "The Town of Upperville Occupied After a Fight" "The War In Kentucky" "Another 'Monitor' Completed" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, tears at margins, some light damp staining.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1943

• Tom Harmon lost during World War II
• Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
• NCAA college football star

The front page has a one column heading: "Lt. Tommy Harmon Missing in China". See image for 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during World War II. He would be rescued by anti-Japanese Chinese guerrillas.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 38 pages, rag edition in very

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 5, 1902

• Carrie Nation
• Temperance advocate
• Anti-alcohol

This uncommon 4 page newspaper contains news of the day with some interesting advertisements 10 years before statehood.
The front page has one column headings: "MRS. CARRIE NATION" "Aboard a Train Which Ran on to a Siding and Collided With an Engine Standing There" and more. See image for text.
Complete issue, light browning, a little spine wear, otherwise good.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 5, 1889

• Henry Morton Stanley own words
• Journeys in Africa

The front page has one column headings: "A LETTER FROM STANLEY", "On His Way To The Coast", "The Mahdists And Natives In Full Revolt, And Emen Held A Prisoner".

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 5, 1898  A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).

The top of the back page has an advertisement headed: "Another Lot of New Ones...by The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio". Other details mentioned in the ad, plus a

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 5, 1779  The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in answer to the Exposition of the Court of France" which relates in part to the French involvement in the Revolutionary War (see for portions).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 5, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).

The top of the back page has an advertisement headed: "Another Lot of New Ones...by The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio". Other details mentioned in the ad, plus a

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, November 5, 1942  This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "George Cohan Showman, Dead at 64".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout including much on World War II with nice front page heading on Rommel's defeat in Africa.
A little margin and central fold wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1935

• Early Coca Cola Company
• Stock shares - Coke

This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 46: "COCA-COLA EXTRA ON 4,000,000 SHARES" and "25c Is Added to a Quarterly 50c on Company's New 4-to-1 Stock Split-Up". See photos for text here.

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

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1950

• Grover Cleveland Alexander death
• Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs

This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport''s section: "'Old Pete' Alexander, Baseball Great, Dies" with caption: "Game Ends At 63"

Tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Grover Cleveland Alexander.

Other news of the day with much on the college football games from the previous day.

Light browning with some small binding holes along the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 5, 1935  This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: " FIVE MEN LYNCH NEGRO ON TENNESSEE ROAD" "Man Accused of Slapping White Woman Is Taken From Officers in White Bluff Business Street"

This tells of the lynching of Baxter Ball in White Bluff, Tennessee.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.