Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
Lot of newspapers on the Lindbergh baby...
Item #621052
May 13, 1932
A lot of five issues concerning the historic Lindbergh baby kidnapping & Bruno Hauptmann, issue heads include: "Lindy Identifies Hauptmann By Voice" (incomplete issue); "Believe Men Who Got Ransom Money Same Ones Who Killed Lindy's Baby..." with photos; "German Carpenter Held In Lindy Case" with photo of Hauptmann; (cut at the spine); "Bruno's D... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone becomes prison inmate...
Item #630846
May 6, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1932
* Al Capone enters prison
* Tax evasion conviction
* Chicago gangster mob boss
Page 6 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE LOSES IDENTITY IN PRISON" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare r... See More
Al Capone heads for prison...
Item #572165
May 4, 1932
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).
Other news of the day. Light browning w... See More
Al Capone goes to prison...
Item #569979
May 4, 1932
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone off to prison
* Tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include:
* Capone Shifted to Atlanta In Last-Minute Attempt to Thwart Efforts at Rescue
and more. (see)
Tells of Al Capone's last day before he leaves for prison for his 11 year sentence.
... See More
Al Capone... Tax evasion...
Item #570704
May 4, 1932
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone off to prison
* Tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Al Capone On His Way to Prison" and more. (see)
Tells of Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Geo... See More
1932 Al 'Scarface' Capone going to prison...
Item #659196
May 4, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE BOUND FOR ATLANTA PRISON" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Al Capone off to prison...
Item #569618
May 2, 1932
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 2, 1932
* Al Capone off to prison
* Tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2 that include: "Highest Court Will Decide Today on Capone's Appeal" and more. (see) He would be refused on this request on this day.
Tells of Al Capone's last day of freedom a... See More
Al Capone tries to avoid prison term...
Item #571482
May 2, 1932
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932 This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:
* Capone's Future Revealed Today
This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and tape mend within the masthead and little spine wea... See More
NYC Speakeasies police raids....
Item #639211
April 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1932
* NYC speakeasy - speakeasies
* Prohibition era police raids
* Beer - liquor illegal
The front page has a one column heading: "36 DRY RAIDS START CITY-WIDE ROUND-UP" with subheads. (see) More related reporting on page 3 with list of the establishments raided.
Other news, sports and advertisements during the prohibition era in America. Complete ... See More
Leading Cleveland gangster boss gets his sentence...
Item #622100
April 16, 1932
THE NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, April 16, 1932
* Gangster Joseph Filkowski
* Polish-American bootlegger
* Best title to be had
The ftpg. has a very bold banner head on longtime Cleveland underworld figure Joe Filkowski: "JOE GETS LIFE TERM", with a photo of him headed: "As Filkowski Hears Mercy Verdict", and subhead: "Filkowski Is Saved From Death Chair" &... See More
1932 Lindbergh baby safe ?....
Item #659485
April 7, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 7, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping case
* Bizarre headline suggests all is well
This was one of the most famous crime mysteries of the 20th century which ended with the execution of Bruno Hauptmann. Here is a very odd banner headline that suggests the Lindbergh baby might be returned safely: "LINDYS TOLD 'BABY IS WELL'" and subhea... See More
Brining down Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #631589
April 3, 1932
NEW YORK AMERICAN, April 3, 1932
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago beer baron mob boss
* Official story of his downfall
The front page has a two column headline: "Dramatic Inside Story of Capone's Conviction Bared" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Capone's downfall continues on page 12 with lengthy text and photo of Capone.
Complete 1st section only with ... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #660272
March 26, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. BEER TAX IS DEFEATED" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nefarious activities born o... See More
Al Capone's last chance to avoid prison...
Item #657321
March 24, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1932
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* 11 year prison sentence delayed w/ appeal
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "30-DAY STAY GIVEN CAPONE" with subheads and small photo of Capone. (see) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious a
... See More
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan jailed...
Item #656858
February 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1932
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan jailed
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "DRUGGAN TAKEN TO U. S. CELL" with subheads and small related photo. Nice for display. Photo of Druggan covering face is on the back p... See More
"Mad Dog" Coll killed in New York City...
Item #657970
February 8, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 8, 1932
* Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll killed
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
The front page has one column heading: "Vincent Coll, N.Y. Gangdom Leader, Slain" Photo of Coll is on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression ... See More
Mad Dog Coll indicted...
Item #616037
December 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1931
* Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll indicted
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
The front page has one column headlines: "COLL IS POINTED OUT AS SLAYER OF CHILD" "Witness Secreted by Police in Fear of Gang Swears He Saw Him Fire From Auto" and more. (see) Coverage on the indictment of New York mobster, Mad Dog Coll, for... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond Killed...
Item #561755
December 22, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated December 22, 1931
* Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* New York City Gangster
* Prohibition era
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* N. Y. GANGSTERS IN ALBANY WHEN 'LEGS' WAS SLAIN
* New York Police Furnish Names of Two and Tell How Pair Took Auto from Garage
with smaller subheads.
... See More
Chicago gangsters declared defeated.....
Item #647854
December 21, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1931
* Chicago gangsters defeated
* Al 'Scarface' Capone & more
* Gangland - public enemies
Page 5 has a one column heading: "CHICAGO GANGSTERS DECLARED BEATEN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, wi... See More
Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination...
Item #659205
December 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination
The front page has one column headings that include: "DIAMOND PENNILESS; WIDOW SEEKS FUNDS TO BURY GANGSTER" "Murder of Man, Pictured as Gang Chief Though Only Hireling, Causes Hardly a Ripple" and more. (see) Coverage on the assassination of New York City gangster, Jack 'L... See More
Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond is killed...
Item #657172
December 19, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination (1st report)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HUNT ASSASSINS OF DIAMOND IN N. Y. BADLANDS" with subhead: "Gangster Ambushed in Own Bedroom" and two photos. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great... See More
Herbert Hoover's State of the Union Address....
Item #639687
December 9, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1931
* President Herbert Hoover
* State of the Union Address
* Great Depression & prohibition era
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOOVER MESSAGE CALLS FOR TAX RISE AND $500,000,000 CREDIT CORPORATION; FIGHT OVER MOSES DEADLOCKS SENATE" with many subheads. (see) Complete text of Hoover's annual message to Congress on p... See More
Gangster Ralph Capone goes to prison in 1931...
Item #656200
November 7, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 7, 1931
* Ralph Capone starts 3 year term
* Chicago gangland gangster - mobster
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The ftpg. has a one column heading: "RALPH CAPONE GOES TO PRISON FOR TAX TERM" with subhead. (see) Related photo on the back page.
After his sentence for income tax evasion the previous year, Al Capone was sent to a federal pr... See More
Al Capone incarerated in 1931...
Item #575088
October 28, 1931
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931
* Al Capone recently found guilty
* Tax evasion trial
* In prison
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in Cook County Jail awaiting transfer to Atlan... See More
Al Capone found guilty of tax evasion...
Item #570546
October 26, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 26, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone guilty tax evasion
* End of his criminal career
* Gets 11 years in prison
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Capone Attorneys in Appeal Today to Release Gang King" and "Prepare Plea for Submission to Circuit Court of Appeals; Racketeer Appears Not Badly Dissatisfi... See More
Al Capone sentencing.... income tax evasion...
Item #630559
October 24, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Day of his sentencing (11 years)
* The end of his criminal career
Page 9 has one column headings that include: "ARGUMENTS PUT OFF SENTENCE OF CAPONE" "Judge After Hearing Duel of Lawyers Says He Will Take Action Today" "Session Bores Gangster" and more. (see) This was the... See More
1931 Cyprus riot revolution... Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #630558
October 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1931
* Island of Cyprus riot
* Struggle for union w/ Greece
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cyprus Mobs Fight for Union With Greece; Britain Rushes Troops by Ships and Planes" (see) First report coverage on the riot & demonstration on the Island of Cyprus for the union with Greece. Always nice... See More
A Chicago newspaper on the tax evasion case of Al Capone...
Item #655576
October 19, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 19, 1931 The banner headline announces: "SWIFT PENALTY FOR CAPONE" with a one-column subhead; "Tax Conviction Term May Be Set Tomorrow".
Although "Scareface" Al Capone was involved in many criminal activities, it was tax evasion which ultimately put him behind bars. The article takes a full column and concludes on an inside page.
Al... See More
Thomas Edison & Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #649900
October 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 17, 1931
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Falls into a coma - would die next day
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
* Would be found guilty on this day
The front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IN DEEP COMA" with subheads. (see) Edison would die on the following day.
Page 4 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AS 'NO P... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #574353
October 15, 1931
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 15, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial ending
* Capone a bad gambler?
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Bookmakers State Capone is "Sucker"" "They Testify He Lost and Paid Thousands Without Complaint"
Tells of the beginning of the end of Al ... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #574131
October 14, 1931
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 14, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial ending
* Prosecution rests
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TRIAL IS RAPIDLY NEARING END" "State Rests Case Suddenly During Afternoon Session"
Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would rec... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657407
October 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "DRAMA IN COURT AS U. S. CLOSES CASE ON CAPONE" with subhead. (see)... See More
Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....
Item #659049
October 14, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1931
* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr
* Louisiana governor succession dispute
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
The front page has a one column heading: "HUEY LONG DEFEATS COUP D-ETAT BY CYR" with subheads. (see)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "PROSECUTION RESTS IN CAPONE TRIAL" with subheads. ... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657175
October 13, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "CAPONE'S TRAIL OF GOLD TRACED IN LUXURY SALES" with subhead. (... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657857
October 12, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (se... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #575087
October 10, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 10, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "U.S. Exposes Trail of Money to Capone in Florida"
This tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict a few weeks later that would send him to prison for 11 years... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial...
Item #644054
October 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Tax evasion trial w/ transcripts
* World Series of baseball
Page 4 has a one column heading: "LAVISH CAPONE LIFE AND $5 TIPS BARED" with subheads. (see) Includes trial transcripts from the day before.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on the current World Series between the Ph... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #575086
October 9, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 9, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Fight to exclude evidence
* Tax evasion trial
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"CAPONE LOSSES FIGHT ON TAX CONFESSION" "Bad Day in Court for Gangster; Lawyers Battle in Vain to Exclude Expert's Data"
Tells of the beginning of ... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #656958
October 8, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 9, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page features a nice bold, banner headline on the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. BARES CAPONE TAX PLEA" with related subheads. (see) Len... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #658783
October 7, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 7, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial begins
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a six column headline on the beginning of the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. to Begin Its Capone Evidence Today" with related subheads. Mo... See More
Mad Dog Coll captured...
Item #646216
October 5, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 5, 1931
* Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll gang captured
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
The front page has a two column headline: "COLL SEIZED WITH HIS GANG; IDENTIFIED AS BABY KILLER; 6 TAKEN IN BATTLE UPSATE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the capture of New York mobster Mad Dog Coll. Lengthy text continues on page 3 ... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #658561
October 5, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial beginning
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page features a nice banner headline on the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "CALL CAPONE JURORS TODAY" with related subheads. (see) This was one of the ... See More
Al Capone at Northwestern football game...
Item #598169
October 4, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field
Page 20 has one column headings: "Crowd Jeers Capone From Football Stand", "Gangster and Guards Leave After He Announces That He Will Stick It Out". This is 1st report coverage on Al Capone and Jack McGurn being spotted by fans at Dyche Stad... See More
Al Capone at Northwestern football game photo...
Item #656002
October 4, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field photo
Page 3 has a three column photo with heading: "Al Capone Watches Football Game in Evanston" with brief text underneath. Probably only found in this Chicago publication. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks later that ended his reign in ... See More
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan probe...
Item #656676
September 27, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 27, 1931
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. TRACES 'DRUGGAN PLOT'" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious... See More
1931 Jack 'Legs' Diamond jail sentence...
Item #594519
August 12, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 12, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Irish American gangster
* Bootlegging jail sentence
The front page has a two column headline: "LEGS DIAMOND SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN U.S. PRISON AND IS FINED $11,000". See photos for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little spine wear, otherwis... See More
Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond convicted...
Item #566028
August 9, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 9, 1931
* Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond guilty
* USS Akron (ZRS-4) maiden launch
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page:
* Legs Fail 'Legs' This Time; Convicted on Two Counts
Also one column headlines on page 2 that include:
* AIRSHIP AKRON IS CHRISTENED BY MRS. HOOVER
and more. (see)
Other news of ... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond trial ends...
Item #656056
August 8, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Irish American gangster
* Bootlegging trial ends
The front page has a one column heading: "DIAMOND CASE GOES TO THE JURY TODAY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 14. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other news and ... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone changes plea....
Item #638932
July 31, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone tax evasion case
* Changes plea to Judge H. Wilkerson
Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE BEGS A TRIAL AS COURT BARS DEAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al Capone changing his mind and pleading not guilty after learning he may get a hefty jail sentence on the tax evasion charge. This ... See More
1931 Al Capone changes plea...
Item #585399
July 30, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, July 30, 1931
* Gangster Al Capone's tax evasion case
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE WILL BE SENTENCED TODAY", "Gangster Spends Last day Of Freedom Hiding From His Foes". On this day, Al "Scarface" Capone would change his plea to not guilty after learning he could get a long p... See More
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