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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836  The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance..." but it was a rumor.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Virginia Slaves" noting: "...have heard...the number of slaves exported from

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 8, 1922

• NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
• Giants win World championship
• World Series (game 4) of baseball

The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "GIANTS CRUSH YANKS IN THIRD (sic) GAME" with subheads and box scores. The headline refers to this game as being game number 3 but actually was the fourth game. 
Complete with 32 pages. light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally in good condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 8, 1970

• Janis Joplin dies of accidental drug overdose
• One of the best artists/performers of all time

The bottom of the ftpg. has a photo captioned: "Janis Joplin 1942-1970" with the article on page 12. The article begins: "Last Wednesday I taped a phone interview with Janis Joplin from California. I played it Sunday night on my radio show, only to wake up the next morning and find she had died that night..." with much more. Great to have this report in this

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1792

• Northwest Indian War
• Colonel John Hardin
• False report of torture

The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has a report: "...that Colonel Harden...on a mission to the Indians respecting a treaty of peace...were immediately made prisoners & sentenced to be burnt as spies. Colonel Harden saw his companion expire under all the tortures which savage ingenuity could invent; and was himself the next morning after his friend's

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 8, 1964

• Early Bob Dylan Halloween concert advertisement
• Philharmonic Hall performance - New York City
• "The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964"

Page 12 has a advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Philharmonic Hall in Manhattan on Halloween night. This ad measures 3 1/2 x 2 inches. (see image) This concert was recorded for one of his live albums by Legacy Records.
wikipedia notes: The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836  The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance..." but it was a rumor.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Virginia Slaves" noting: "...have heard...the number of slaves exported

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 8, 1898

• Battle of Sugar Point - Leech Lake - Minnesota
• Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians - Bugonaygeshig

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" with subheads. (see images) 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 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 8, 1985

• "Commando" film advertisement
• Grand opening day movie premiere
• American action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger

Page 57 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "COMMANDO" (see images)
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

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 8, 1782

• American independence close ?
• General Sir Guy Carleton
• American Revolutionary War

The front page has a report with bits including: "...The late overtures made to the Rebel Congress by Sir Guy Carlton...for making peace with America, having afforded much political speculation, it is with satisfaction we find ourselves enabled to state the simple fact, from respectable authority. When Sir Guy Carleton accepted of the chief command in America...it

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Oct. 8, 1909  The front page has a column headed: "Detroit Scores One In First Inning Of Great Game Today" "Tyrus Cobb Crosses Plate on Two Bases on Balls, a Sacrifice and a Single by Delehanty" "Mullin & Adams" "Much Interesting in Comparing Playing of Wagner for Pittsburg and Cobb for Detroit".
The article carries over to page 3 where is much reporting on the beginning of the World Series, including a nice photo headed: "The Great Baseball Park at

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Oct. 8, 1898  The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War, including: "THREE ARMY CORPS ARE ORDERED SOUETH" "At Macon, Augusta & Huntsville" "READY TO FIRE ON AMERICAN TROOPS" "Spanish Commander Objected to U.S. Soldiers Entering" "Two Armies In Battle Line" NO MORE DELAY IN PORTO RICO" "WADE WILL BE IN COMMAND IN CUBA" and much more.
Complete in 10 pages, minor binding indents at the blank spine, partially loose at the spine, a few stains

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836  The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance..." but it was a rumor.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Virginia Slaves" noting: "...have heard...the number of slaves exported

EXTRA GLOBE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 1832

• President Andrew Jackson presidential campaign

This was a short-lived campaign newspaper that existed to promote the re-election of Andrew Jackson for the presidency. It existed only form May 10, 1832 thru Feb. 28, 1833.
In the 19th century campaign newspapers were the primary--and in some cases only--means of promoting the platform and attributes of a candidate for President.
Four pages, good condition.

Background: Published in Washington, D.C., by

THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Oct. 8, 1857

• Brigham Young sermon on Women & provisions
• The Mormon (newspaper) ends publication
• Mormons - Mormonism - 1855-1857

This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, making it possible for them to bring about Christ's millennial kingdom themselves, and be free of sin and perfect in this world,

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 8, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "The Captain General of Cuba, Gen. Canedo, in Council" with a related article.
Among prints within are: "The Japanese Alphabet" "Sketches In Havana" "Sketches In Central America" which includes Leon, Nicaragua; a full page print of the:

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1938

• Swedish-American actress Greta Garbro
• Returns to New York from European trip

The back page has a two column photo showing Actress Greta Garbo aboard the ocean liner MS Kungsholm. Also a one column heading: "Garbo Back; Refuses To Discuss Own Life" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 8, 1938

• New York Yankees win
• Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era
• World Series of baseball (game 3)
• Early, same day reporting

The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS TRIP CUBS AGAIN" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, large box scores and inning-by-inning coverage. Great for display and unusual for such a nice headline on the front page. And of course great to have in a NYC newspaper. More coverage in the sport's section as well.
Complete in 38

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859

• English cricket team in North American tour

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overseas cricket tour by a British team & received much publicity at the time. Included within the reports are 3 illustrations, uncommon for the

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2003

• Actor Arnold Schwarzennegger
• Elected governor of California

The front page has a banner headline: "Schwarzenegger Wins" with photo. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 8, 1884

• The Buzzard Gang - Welsh Mountain criminals
• Lancaster County PA Pennsylvania

Page 13 has a nice report on: "The Buzzard Gang" datelined from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, which mentions the release of: "Joe Buzzard, Wm. Welder and Tiller Clark, all notorious characters & members of the famous Buzzard gang o the Welch Mountains, who are now confined in the Lancaster County Jail for crimes committed some years ago..." with more.
Eighteen pages, very nice condition.

THE DETROIT NEWS, October 8, 1953

• Bobby Greenlease kidnapping - found dead
• Carl Austin Hall & Bonnie Emily Brown Heady

The top of the front page is a nice headline: "BOBBY DEAD! BODY FOUND" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with 76 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, generally in nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 4, 5, 6 & 7, 1996

• Tiger Woods very 1st victory (20 years old)
• PGA Professional Golf Association
• Las Vegas Invitational - Nevada

A nice four issue set on Tiger Woods' very 1st PGA Tour victory. Unfortunately the first three issues only show the leader board list in the sport's sections. Probably because this was not a important tournament like the Masters or U.S. Open. And also the fact that Tiger was somewhat far behind the first three days as you can see. However the

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 8, 1957

• Sputnik 1 in orbit - success
• World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
• Space race begins

A report on the space race, with a two line banner head reading: "PART OF ROCKET TRAILING 'MOON' " with related subheads including: "Rocket Nose Trailing Moon Through Space" "Sputnik Is A Fellow Traveler" and more.
The Sputnik launch on October 4 shocked the American scientific community and sufficiently scared the Americans into an all-out space race. There was great

DEUTSCHE UKRAINE-ZEITUNG, Ukraine, Russia, October 8, 1942  A quite rare Nazi newspaper from the middle of World War II during the German invasion & occupation of the Ukraine. Two front page war-related photos
Four pages all in the German language, rejoined at the spine, good condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.
Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.
Complete in 24 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1989

• Bette Davis death (1st report)
• Hollywood movie - film actress
• Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front has a two column heading: "Lavish Tributes Pour In for Film Star Bette Davis" with caption: "She Dies in Paris at 81" and photo. (see) More on pages 58 & 59. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 60 pages, nice condition.

THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 8, 1881

• Rare old West publication

A wide range of various local reports, many crime-related. A wealth of advertising as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, subscriber's label on the front page, minor margin wear, good condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 1858  Page 3 has an article: "The Slaver Haidee" which was scuttled off the coast of Montauk Point. Included is a detailed letter mentioning in part: "...The next morning took on board a cargo of 1,133 negroes and sailed in the afternoon of the same day for Cuba...arrived & anchored off Cardenas...having lost some 200 negroes on the voyage..." with more detail.
Keep in mind that the importation of slaves had been outlawed since 1808.
Four

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1927  The top of the first column of the front page reports the results of the 3rd game of a 4-game World Series, with: "Yanks Rout Pirates, Ruth Hitting Homer; Pennock Invincible" and several subheads including: "New York Wins Third Straight, 8-1..." "Babe's Mighty Smash in 7th Inning With Two On Climaxes Six-Run Rally." and more. The article begins: "It won't be long now. The 1927 world's series is rapidly tottering to a lopsided finish...".
Coverage carries over

THE REFORMATORY PILLAR, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Oct. 8, 1929  A quite scarce newspaper which was published weekly at the Minnesota State Reformatory "For the Encouragement & Educational Advancement of the Inmates". It was printed by prisoners for prisoners.
Eight pages, 8 by 12 inches, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, Oct. 8, 1944  The banner headline reports on a notable death and advancements in the war: "WENDELL WILLKIE DIES IN N.Y." and: "YANKS TAKE 8 GERMAN TOWNS" with many related subheads. The ftpg. also features a photo of Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican nominee for President.
The complete first section (of 6, being a Sunday paper) with pages 1-14. Minor wear at the margin, minor loss at the blank spine margin, otherwise good.

USA TODAY, October 8, 1984

• Walter Payton
• Chicago Bears
• NFL football

The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Payton breaks Brown's Record". (see) First report coverage on Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton, breaking Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record.
Complete with all sections (44 pages), very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 8, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Results of the Rebel Raid Near Murfreesboro" "From the Southwest" 'Missouri Invaded by 2,000 Rebels" "Our Troops Concentrating for Their Capture" "Guerrilla Ravages in Kentucky" "Reported Fighting With the Rebels at Brashear City" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993

• Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
• Grand Opening Day premiere & review
• Epic American Civil War film
• Demolition Man

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper 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

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2001  The front page of the Sports Section has the full-banner headline: "FINISHING TOUCHES", with considerable text and a large photo, which tell of Barry Bonds breaking the record for most home runs in a season with his 73rd homer. The related subheading has: "Bond's Record Run, and Perhaps Giant Career, Ends With Home Run No. 73."
This was an historic date in baseball history as Rickey Henderson collected his 3,000th hit, and Tony Gwynn retired - both of which

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1930

• Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
• St. Louis Cardinals
• World Series final game

This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Athletics Win World Series Taking Fourth Victory Over Cardinals, 7-1; Simmons and Dykes Belt Homers," with subhead and inning by inning recap also on the front page.

Other news of the day throughout. Some binding holes along the spine with little browning around the margins, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1927

• The greatest team ever in major league history ?
• New York Yankees win World Series
• Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig era

The top of the first column of the front page reports the results of the 3rd game of a 4-game World Series, with: "YANKS ROUT PIRATES, RUTH HITTING HOMER; PENNOCK INVINCIBLE" and several subheads including: "New York Wins Third Straight, 8-1..." "Babe's Mighty Smash in 7th Inning With Two On Climaxes Six-Run Rally." and more. The article begins: "It

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 8, 1902  Page 9 has a one column headline "PRINCE ALERT'S RACE" with subhead "Beat Sir Albert S. and Broke the Half Mile Pacing Record".
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
This is complete in ten pages, chipping and small edges, irregular left spine. Must be handled with care.

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, October 8, 1930

• Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
• St. Louis Cardinals
• World Series final game

This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Mackmen Run Wild To Win Series" with subheads and lineup. (see photos) Early, same day report here.
Other news of the day. Some browning with spine wear causing little unrelated text loss. Should be handled with care.

SEMI-TROPIC CULTURIST, San Diego, California, Oct. 8, 1898  An interesting title I don't recall ever seeing before.Various news of the day with some focus on agriculture.
Four pages, various tears at margins, some archival repairs inside, minor fold wear.

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 8, 1873

• 1st Negro high school
• Louisville KY Kentucky

This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Kentucky" "The First Colored High School in Kentucky". See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 8, 1910  The front page of the issue contains an illustration of "'Karina,' The Largest of the Racing Schooners" and has an accompanying article inside the issue. Other articles are: "The French Military Dirigible Airship 'Clement-Bayard II'"; "Early Days of Submarine Warfare"; and additional articles and advertisements.

This is complete in 16 pages with a small area of dampstaining at the top margin area throughout the issue, otherwise is in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1934

• Edgar Allan Poe
• Historical site formed
• World Series of baseball

Page 17 has one column headings that read: "FORMS WORLD SOCIETY TO HONOR EDGAR A. POE" and "Group Organizes at Philadelphia With Richard Gimbel as President". 1st report coverage on the formation of National Historic Site in Philadelphia.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on game 5 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers. Complete

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, October 8, 1902

• Spindletop oil field fire disaster
• Beaumont, Texas

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ANOTHER GREAT FIRE", "Disastrous Conflagration In the Texas Oil Field", "Twelve Or More Lives Lost" and more. 1st report coverage of the Spindletop oil field fire disaster at Beaumont, Texas.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 8, 1949

• 1947 World Series of baseball (game 3)
• New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
• 1st of 5 Championships in a row for Yanks

This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "YANKS TOP DODGERS WITH 3-RUN 9TH, 4-3, FOR 2-1 SERIES LEAD", "Mize's Pinch Single, Scoring 2, Routs Branca--Coleman's Hit Bats Across Another" and more with action photo of Johnny Mize.  Much more coverage on page 16 and 17 with headlines, photos and

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1924

• New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
• World Series - Major league baseball MLB

This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SENATORS 2; GIANTS 6" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well.  Rare to have front page reporting while the game was still being played.

Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8, 1862

• Charles Town WV West Virginia
• Cornith MS Mississippi

Among the front page headlines on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS!" "Affairs In General McClellan's Army" "Skirmish Near Charlestown, Va." "The Victory at Corinth, Miss. Rebels Totally Routed" "The Rebels Retreating Towards Richmond, Virginia" "Capture of a Wagon Train From the Rebels" "Gen. Bragg's Strategy" "His Army Divided & Scattered" "The War In Kentucky" "The

CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania,October 8, 1925

• Christy Mathewson death - New York Giants (1st report)
• Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
• World Series Game 2 (pre game)

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "MATHEWSON DIED LATE LAST NIGHT", "Men of Game 'Big Six' Loved and Played So Well Mourn His Passing", with photo of Mathewson (see images). Other news of the day including reporting on the upcoming game 2 of the World Series.

Light browning with a

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, October 8, 1915

• Evangelist Billy Sunday
• Re: Women

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "SUNDAY ASSAILS WIVES WHO SHUN MOTHERS' CARE", "Arraigns Pleasure Seekers", "Don't Worry If You Don't Wed", and more (see images).

Other news of the day. Complete with usual browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 8, 1915

• World War I beginning
• Invasion of Servia

This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "INVASION OF SERVIA BEGINS" "400,000 Teutons Cross Border" "RUSSIANS BOMBARD BULGARIAN PORT" "Big Austro-German Drive Starts" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.