[ London Times ]
This newspaper, most correctly known simply as The Times, began publication in 1785 and continues to this day.
On October 28, 1863, The Times carried a brief note about a Newfoundland surviving a shipwreck ten miles from land — with no indication there were any other survivors:
A LIVING WAIF. — The English schooner Théodore, which arrived at Havre the day before yesterday from Newcastle, picked up at sea, about ten miles from the English coast, a fine Newfoundland dog, which was standing on a piece of timber about two yards long, forming part of the wreck of some vessel, other portions of which were seen floating near. When the dog, which is a very fine animal, saw the schooner's boat approaching, it jumped into the water and swam to meet its deliverers. It has since evinced the greatest attachment to the captain. Galignani's Messenger.