1934 Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd...
Item #572807
October 22, 1934
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 22, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ARMED POSSES ARE SEARCHING WOODS FOR 'PRETTY BOY'" and more. (see) Other news and advertisements of the day are within the issue.
This issue has some browning and margin wear, and should be handled with care.
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #572805
July 15, 1931
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Washington, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS DIAMOND FREED ON TORTURE CHARGE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Al Capone heads for prison...
Item #572165
May 04, 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 tries to avoid prison term...
Item #571482
May 02, 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
John Factor faked kidnapping....
Item #570709
July 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 2, 1933\
This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FACTOR KIDNAPPED; HELD FOR $100,000" "'Jake the Barber' IS Seized in Car After Leaving Chicago Roadhouse Party" "WIFE SEES GANG'S ACTION" and more. (see)
Tells of the famous fake kidnapping of John 'Jake the Barber' F... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #570700
August 23, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 23, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - funerals
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Millions of Americans Bow In Silent Farewell as Post And Rogers Rites Are Held" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good.
wi... See More
Al Capone as a movie actor ?....
Item #570516
March 31, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 31, 1931
* Al Capone
* Chicago gangster
* Hollywood movie actor ?
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE SEEKS MOVIE ROLE".
Unusual report suggests that Al Capone wanted to go to Hollywood to star in a gangster movie for $1,000,000. (see photos for text)
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, othe... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #570307
August 22, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 22, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Nation Pays Tribute Today At Rogers and Post Rites" "Observance of Obsequies Will Be Held in Many Parts of America While Actual Services Are Conducted in West"
... See More
The hunting of John Dillinger...
Item #570117
March 09, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 9, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail break
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "GAS ATTENDANT SEES DILLINGER" and "Outlaw Roams About Chicago Heavily Armed as Police Hunt in Vain". This tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown P... See More
Alcatraz Prison acquired...
Item #570034
October 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 14, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that read: "Island Prison for U.S. Felons" "Old Pacific Fortress to Hold Badmen"
Tells of the acquirement of Alcatraz Island by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #569942
August 21, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 21, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 24page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Will Rogers Funeral Rites To Be Conducted Tomorrow" and more with photo of the plane wreckage. Also the last photo taken of Rogers on page 3. (see)
Other news of th... See More
Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....
Item #569759
June 02, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, June 2, 1930 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "4 Killed; 6 Wounded in Chicago..." "Four Slain, 4 Wounded In Chicago Warfare"
This tells of the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a retaliation for the infamous St. Valentines' Day massacre.
Other news of the day. Light br... See More
John Dillinger's famous escape...
Item #569711
March 07, 1934
CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, Ohio, March 7, 1934
* "U.S. Joins Search For Dillinger In Chicago"
* "Two Indiana Jail Attaches Accused of Assisting Escape"
John Dillinger was one of the main figures in history for causing the establishment of the FBI that is so well known today.
This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More
Homer Van Meter slain...
Item #569708
August 25, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 25, 1934
* re. Outlaw Homer Van Meter death
* John Dillinger gang member
* Babe Face Nelson the new public enemy # 1
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "VAN METER'S LOOT SOUGHT FROM GIRL" "Waitress, Whose Kin Turned Up Gangster, Is Asked About His Hideout in St. Paul" &... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #569587
July 25, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 25, 1934
* John Dillinger death trap
* The Woman in Red
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SAID SHE KNEW DILLINGER AS 'LAWRENCE'" "Girl in Red Gives Details of Night of Shooting"
Other news of the day. Light browning and little margin wear and tear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Adolph Hitler gains dictorial powers...
Item #569578
March 22, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 22, 1933
* Adolph Hitler gaining power
* Dictatorial rule in Germany
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW REICHSTAG GRANTS HITLER MIGHTY POWER" "Parliament Strips Itself of Authority; Democracy Dies for 4 Years, Making Nazi Supreme Dictator" and more. (see
Other news of t... See More
John Dillinger... Arizona capture...
Item #569532
January 28, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 28, 1934
* John Dillinger - Arizona capture (in jail)
* Extradition back to Indiana planning
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "INDIANA TO GET DILLINGER GANG" "Extradition Plans Are Announced at Office of Governor of Arizona"
Other news of the day. Rag edition with minor spine wear, oth... See More
LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City...
Item #569043
November 08, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1933
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia elected mayor of New York City
This 36 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "New York Victors and Vanquished"
Also a nice seven column headline on page 2: "LAGUARDIA SWEPT INTO OFFICE BY 250,000 PLURALITY"
Other news of the day. Light bro... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #569014
August 19, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 19, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Plane Wings South With Bodies of Rogers, Post" and more with smaller subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, gener... See More
The hunt for John Dillinger....
Item #568975
March 10, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 10, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GUN FIGHT NEW DILLINGER CLUE" "Fugitive Killer Believed to Have Had Hand in Chicago Suburb Battle".
Tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown Point IN jail with an alleged wooden gun.
Other news of the day.... See More
George H. Wilkins Trans Artic flight...
Item #568808
April 21, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 21, 1928
* George H. Wilkins North Pole flight
This 22 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Wilkins Flies Over Pole on Alaska to Spitzbergen Hop" with subheads. (see)
Tells of George Hubert Wilkins' flight over the North Pole.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #568768
August 18, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 18, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Rogers Funeral at Los Angeles; Service For Post in Oklahoma; Plane Will Bring Bodies Back" with subheads that include: "ACTOR'S WIDOW STARTS JOURNEY TO WEST COAST" and mor... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd hunted...
Item #568550
October 14, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 14, 1933
* Machine Gun Kelly put away for life
* Pretty Boy Floyd hunted
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "OFFICIALS PUSH THEIR HUNT FOR OUTLAWS" "Floyd, Underhill and Miller Sought, Now That Bailey and Kelly Have Been Convicted"
Tells of the conviction of George 'Machine Gun'... See More
Capture of Cologne... Al Capone's brother faces murder charges...
Item #568415
March 07, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, March 7, 1945
* Cologne, Germany captured
* Yanks
The front page has a banner headline "Yanks Capture Cologne" with subheads. Page 5 includes an article "Al Capone's Brother Faces Murder Rap".
This famous military newspaper has additional World War II reports with much on the closing days of the Europe... See More
John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...
Item #568252
January 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 30, 1934
* John Dillinger headled back to jail
* Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "DILLINGER IN PLANE ON WAY TO INDIANA" "Outlaw Chief Fights, Kicks and Screams as Officers Shackle Him for Trip" and more. See photos ... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #568218
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Gus Winkler assassinated...
Item #568217
October 10, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 10, 1933
* Chicago Mobster Gus Winkler killed
* Assassin unknown
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "'The End of a Gangster,' Says Dying Gus Winkler" "Chicago Heir to Capone Cut Down with 65 Gunshot Wounds to Silence Him on $250,000 Mail Robbery"
Tells of the assassination of C... See More
John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...
Item #568013
January 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 30, 1934
* John Dillinger headled back to jail
* Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "DILLINGER PLAN ON WAY TO INDIANA" "Outlaw Chief Fights, Kicks and Screams as Officers Shackle Him for Trip" and more. See photos for ... See More
Dillinger gang... Harry Pierpont sentenced to death...
Item #567829
March 11, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 11, 1934 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Dillinger's Aid Is Sent to Chair". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
John Dillinger & Joe DiMaggio...
Item #567721
June 08, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DILLINGER AIDE SLAIN BY 'HICK TOWN' POLICE" "Police Look For Clue To Dillinger's Fate" and more. Tells of the ongoing hunt for Dillinger last seen during the famous gun battle at Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
But what I think is a... See More
Mississippi civil rights arrests...
Item #567469
December 04, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 4, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights arrests
* James Chaney & more
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Federal Agents Hold 16 in Rights Slaying". Of course these arrests would never amount to anything as everyone was exonerated.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Melvin Purvis...
Item #567386
October 22, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1934
* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death
* Shot by Melvin Purvis
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POLICE CAPTURE RICHETTI; MAY GET 'PRETTY BOY'", "Notorious and Long Sought Criminal Lose Gun Battle With Wellsville Police"... See More
John Dillinger Tucson AZ capture...
Item #566891
January 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1934
* John Dillinger headled back to jail - Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "SPEED EXTRADITION OF DILLINGER GANG" "Indiana Officers Reach Tucson and Dispatch the Papers to Governor Moeur" "Pierpont Tells Pol... See More
Clyde Drexler...
Item #566251
May 18, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Clyde Drexler
The fron... See More
Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond convicted...
Item #566028
August 09, 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
Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'...
Item #565573
March 01, 1949
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 1, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber' retires
* Heavyweight boxing champion
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Resigns His Boxing Title" with photo. (see)
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914–... See More
Al Capone is released from prison...
Item #563438
March 17, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 17, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone Pre release from prison
* Illegal gun possession
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Capone Release Papers Signed by Governor".
Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession.
Other news of th... See More
Texas prison farm escape...
Item #562773
June 22, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 22, 1927
* Ferguson State Prison Farm
* Madisonville, Texas
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "35 Convicts Escape; Fugitives Unarmed; Dogs, Posse on Trail" with subheads. (see) Tells of the escape of several prisoners at the Ferguson State Prison Farm near Madisonville Texas. See photos for text. This was the... 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
Joe Louis... Brown Bomber...
Item #560904
April 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "Louis Knocks Out Thomas in Chicago to Keep Title" with subheads, round by round reports and a related photo.
Tells of Joe Louis retaining his heavyweight boxing title by defeating Har... See More
Wiley Post altitude record... oxygen suit...
Item #559897
December 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1934
* Wiley Post altitude record (oxygen suit)
* Winnie Mae airplane
* Jet Stream discovered
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POST IN NEW HOP BELIEVES HE SET 50,000-FOOT MARK" "He Estimates That He Exceeded Record of 47,352 Feet and Own Monday Height" &... See More
Edward Grant Barrow elected President of the New York Yankees...
Item #557493
January 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Grant Barrow (May 10, 1868 - December 15, 1953) was an American manager and e... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #556791
May 26, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 26, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Two months before death
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "East Chicago Combed In Hunt for Dillinger".
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Joe Louis... Arturo Godoy...
Item #556461
February 10, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Arturo Godoy
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Louis Wins, Keeps Title; Godoy Avoids a Knockout" and more. (see)
Much more on page 10 with banner headline, photos and more. (see)
Tells of the heavyweight fight between J... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #554863
September 23, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1930
* New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Diamond Told To 'Leave' in Hour At Philadelphia", "Was Deported from Germany---Says He Will Go to New York City".
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, o... See More
John Dillinger... Homer Van Meter...
Item #548321
April 13, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger
* Homer Van Meter
* Police station raid & escape
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DILLINGER TRAIL LEADS THROUGH SEVERAL STATES OF THE SOUTH" "Officers Trying to Head Off Flight of the Desperado."
Other news of the day throughout.
A few small b... See More
Gangster executed...
Item #547737
April 06, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926
* Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged)
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST" with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed".
Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Item #177717
November 29, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 29, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it.
In this issue there is an illustration called "For These Beans, Much Thanks" by Harriet Meade Olcott. There are several other illustrations in this issue including "The Turkey Trot" by Bob Addams and "A Youth--From 'Scheherazade'" by Leon Bakst. There are a... See More
President Wilson Reads Address to Congress.....
Item #177693
April 19, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated April 19, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "President Wilson on Capitol Hill."
In this issue there is a photo of "Reviving an Original Custom" and there is an article with illustrations called "Right-Legged vs. Left-Legged Golf" by William Hemmingway. The double page... See More
Item #177664
July 06, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session."
In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olym... See More
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