Last of the Bonnie & Clyde gang is captured: from the city where it happened...
Item #668033
August 22, 1938
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, Aug. 22, 1938 The front page has a nearly banner headline announcing: "Police Capture Hamilton and Pal Without a Shot" with a subhead: "Most-Sought Pair In Dallas 2 Days" with 6 related photos. The report begins: "The Southwest's two most-sought desperadoes, Floyd Hamilton and Ted Walters, were captured by six Dallas detectiv... See More
Raymond Hamilton executed by electric chair...
Item #667882
May 10, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 10, 1935
* Ray Hamilton executed (electric chair)
* Bonnie & Clyde Barrow gang fame
* Huntsville, Texas State Penitentiary
The front page has a one column heading: "RAY HAMILTON, TEXAS OUTLAW, ELECTROCUTED" with subhead. (see) Hamilton was a member of the Clyde Barrow Gang in the early 1930's.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Joseph Valachi & Vito Genovese... the exposing of the Mafia...
Item #667865
September 28, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., September 28, 1963
* Mafia - Cosa Nostra exposed
* Joseph Valachi
* Vito Genovese
The front page has a two column heading: "Valachi Gives Graphic Account of Crime World"First report coverage on Joseph Valachi being the first Mafia member to publicly acknowledge the existence of the Mafia.
Complete with 8 pages, small binding holes along the sp... See More
1931 Joe Masseria gangland assassination.....
Item #667811
April 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1931
* Giuseppe 'Joe The Boss' Masseria
* Genovese crime family mob boss founder
* Assassination - murder
Page 17 has a one column heading: "POLICE MYSTIFIED IN SLAYING OF 'BOSS'" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the assassination of early Mafia boss, Joe Masseria in New York City. Always nice to have notable events in history reporte... See More
1992 John Gotti guilty verdict...
Item #667803
April 3, 1992
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 3, 1992
* John Gotti guilty verdict (1st report)
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This famous tabloid newspaper has a great displayable front page heading and photo concerning mob leader John Gotti's guilty verdict which ended up being his last day of freedom in society. The front page has a great headline: "GONE FELLA" with: "Gotti G... See More
John Dillinger Gang hunted.... Tommy Carroll killed...
Item #667699
June 8, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Tommy Carroll killed
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a great banner headline: "3 SHOT BY BLACK HAND; 1 DEAD" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on American bank robber Tommy Carrol being shot & killed by police. When it comes to gangsters, org... See More
John Dillinger's assassination in Chicago...
Item #667673
July 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, July 29, 1934
* John Dillinger killed in Chicago
* Law enforcement jurisdiction ??
The top of the front page of this section has an editorial on the recent killing of bandit John Dillinger with two column headline: "DILLINGER MET HIS DEATH IN LAW'S TWILIGHT ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section
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* John Dillinger killed in Chicago
* Law enforcement jurisdiction ??
The top of the front page of this section has an editorial on the recent killing of bandit John Dillinger with two column headline: "DILLINGER MET HIS DEATH IN LAW'S TWILIGHT ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section
Gangster Lucky Luciano... 1935 Helena earthquake...
Item #667338
November 1, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 1, 1935
* Charles "Lucky" Luciano
* re. Dutch Schultz murder
* New York City gangster - mob boss
* 1935 Helena earthquake
The front page has a one column heading: "LUCIANA IS LINKED TO 3 BRONX DEATHS; GANG LIST ISSUED" with subheads. (see) Was he responsible for the recent murder of fellow NYC gangster Dutch Schultz ?
Lucky Luciano ranks... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre in 1929....
Item #667337
February 19, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 19, 1929
* re. St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "SLAIN GANGMEN BURIED WITHOUT LAVISH DISPLAY" with subhead. (see) Original reporting on what is probably the most historic event in American gangster history.
Complete
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* re. St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "SLAIN GANGMEN BURIED WITHOUT LAVISH DISPLAY" with subhead. (see) Original reporting on what is probably the most historic event in American gangster history.
Complete
Gangster Waxey Gordon arrested...
Item #667276
May 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Waxey Gordon arrested on tax evasion charges
* Prohibition era gangster - bootlegging - gambling
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'WAXEY' GORDON IS SEIZED IN HIDING WITH AIDES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the arrest of American gangster, Waxey Gordon, for tax evasion. A... See More
Rumrunner Larry Fay assassination....
Item #666973
January 2, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1933
* Rumrunner Larry Fay killed
* Prohibition era rum-running
* NYC bootlegger - gangster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LARRY FAY IS SLAIN IN HIS NIGHT CLUB; DOORMAN IS HUNTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3 with photo and list of his prior offenses.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Texas Guinan death... queen of the night clubs...
Item #666963
November 6, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Nov. 6, 1933
* Texas Guinan death (1st report)
* "Queen of the night clubs" - actress
* Prohibition era speakeasy fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Tex Guinan's Death Symbolizes Dying Era" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice... See More
1930 U.S. prohibition... 18th Amendment...
Item #666846
May 27, 1930
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 27, 1930
* 18th Amendment - U.S. prohibition void to buyer ?
* Beer - liquor legal to purchaser
The front page has a one column heading: "BOOTLEG RUM BUYING HELD LEGAL" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, some wear at the bottom of the spine, generally good.... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #666649
March 2, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "MURDER CHARGES LODGED IN CHICAGO" "McGurn and Fanelli, Alleged Gang Gunners, Are Accused of Killing Moran's Seven Men" "15 Others Still Hunted" and more. (see) First report coverage on the murder ind... See More
Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) suicide...
Item #666608
March 21, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1943
* Frank Nitti suicide death
* Al "Scarface" Capone henchman - gangsters
* Best title to be had - rare as such
Page 3 has additional reporting on the suicide death of Frank Nitti with a one column heading: "FBI Hunts New Clews Bearing On Nitti Suicide" with subhead and more with two related photos. Great to have in this famous Chicag... See More
Prohibition ending in NYC....
Item #666424
March 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1933
* U.S. Prohibition ends in NYC
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has one column headings: "CITY BEER SHORTAGE FEARED BY BREWERS" "New Jobs Put At 50,000" and more. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, rag e... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre inquiry ...
Item #666278
February 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1929
* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Page 27 has a one column heading: "REPORTS A NEW CLUE IN CHICAGO KILLINGS" with subheads: "Police Commissioner Russell Says Murder of Seven Will Be Solved in 'a Day or Two'" "Orders Strict Liquor Ban" and more. (see)
... See More
* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Page 27 has a one column heading: "REPORTS A NEW CLUE IN CHICAGO KILLINGS" with subheads: "Police Commissioner Russell Says Murder of Seven Will Be Solved in 'a Day or Two'" "Orders Strict Liquor Ban" and more. (see)
Baby Face Nelson killed... Battle of Barrington...
Item #666016
November 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1934
* George Bace Face Nelson killed
* Battle of Barrington - Illinois
The front page has a nice banner headline: "'U. S. TRAILS NELSON'S WIDOW" with subheads that include: "AGENTS BELIEVE HER A WITNESS TO FATAL FIGHT" (see) More on page 4. Two small related photos on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized cri... See More
Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame....
Item #665905
June 13, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1939.
* Cooperstown, New York becomes a tourist stop
* National Baseball Hall of Fame dedication
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "CENTENNIAL IS ANNIVERSARY OF CHANGE IN GAME" with subhead and banner pictorial along the bottom margin. The back page has a nice photo of the first inductees into the Hall of Fame including ... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect caught...
Item #665418
March 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1931
* Tim Healy (politician) death
* Irish nationalist - Irish Free State
* Gangster era hitman Fred "Killer" Burke captured
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
Page 25 has a one column heading: "'TIM' HEALY DIES, IRISH STATESMAN" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Tim Hea... See More
Frank McErlane death.... Chicago gangster...
Item #665323
October 9, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 9, 1932
* Frank McErlane death
* Irish-American gangster
* Thompson submachine gun
* Best title to be had ? very rare
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "M'ERLANE, GANG KILLER, IS DEAD OF PNEUMONIA" with subhead and two related photos. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frank McErlane. When it comes to gangsters, organi... See More
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn sentenced...
Item #665200
June 26, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 26, 1930
* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn guilty
* Concealed weapons charge
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "M'GURN GUILTY; SECOND GUNMAN HEADED TO JAIL" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see) McGurn was the main hit man for Al Capone durin... See More
Gangster Ralph Capone charged w/ vagrancy...
Item #665183
October 9, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 9, 1930
* Ralph Capone charged with vagrancy
* Chicago gangland gangster - mobster
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "RALPH CAPONE GIVES UP; FREED IN TEN MINUTES" with subhead. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depressio... See More
1932 Lindbergh baby safe ?....
Item #665169
April 7, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, 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: "RETURN OF LINDBERGH BABY EXPECTED SOON" an... See More
John Dillinger & Baby Face Nelson hunted in 1934....
Item #665141
April 28, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger gang
* Baby Face Nelson hunted
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Hunted in North Midwest
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S AID LEADS RAD ON SUBURBAN BANK" with subhead. (see) More on page 2. Photo of Homer Van Meter on the back page. Coverage on the John Dillinger gang being
Fight over U.S. prohibition...
Item #665140
January 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, January 18, 1931
* Prohibition in the United States
* Wests vs. Drys w/ Illustration
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BEST STRATEGY FOR THE WETS AS BECK SEES IT; The Pennsylvania Representative Asserts that Congress Has the Legal Right to Withhold Enforcement Appropriations and That Wets Need Only 200 Votes in the House to Bring... See More
Joe Aiello assassination... Capone rival...
Item #665111
October 24, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, October 24, 1930
* Gangster Joe Aiello assassination
* Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival
* Chicago gangland war
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTERS KILL AIELLO, FALLEN WHISKEY BARON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Chicago gangster leader, Joe Aiel... See More
1928 Pineapple Primary in Chicago... gangland...
Item #665023
April 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1928
* Pineapple Primary in Chicago
* William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
* Gangster era elections - corruption
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "THOMPSON MACHINE BEATEN IN ILLINOIS; SMALL AND SMITH ROUTED, CROWE LOSES; SHOOTINGS AND KIDNAPPINGS IN CHICAGO" with many subheads. (see) First report coverage on the primary election in... See More
1919 War-time prohibition taking effect...
Item #665018
July 3, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 3, 1919
* War-time prohibition takes effect
The front page has a one column heading: "Reports Say Dry Law Is Enforced" with subhead. (see) Coverage on wartime prohibition act 1st taking effect.
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, good condition.
Fight over United States prohibition...
Item #665015
June 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, June 19, 1932
* Prohibition in the United States
* Wests vs. Drys w/ Illustration
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "A NEW PHASE OPENS IN THE PROHIBITION FIGHT" with subhead and clever parody illustration which shows the republican elephant and Democratic donkey titled: "The Ringmaster Makes Them Both Perform". Leng... See More
Chicago's crooked gangland mayor defeated....
Item #664958
April 8, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1931
* William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson defeated
* Anton Cermak becomes Chicago mayor
* Gangland - gangsters - prohibition era
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "CHICAGO OUSTS THOMPSON; CERMAK IS ELECTED MAYOR BY A MAJORITY OF 191,916" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Anton Cermak defeating William Hale Thompso... See More
The death of Charles "Lucky" Luciano... John Glenn prepares for historical space flight...
Item #664927
January 27, 1962
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 27, 1962
* Charles Lucky Luciano death (1st report)
* John Glenn gets ready for historical space flight
The front page has a heading: "Luckily, Luckies Not Too Pelntiful" First report coverage on the death of famous New York City gangster, Charles "Lucky" Luciano. Lucky Luciano ranks as the #1 successful gangste... See More
Frank Costello arrested for tax evasion...
Item #664873
October 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1939
* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss
* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* Arrested for income tax evasion re. gambling
The top of back page has a one column heading: "'SLOT MACHINE KING' IS ARRESTED HERE" with subheads. (see images for text)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pa... See More
Fight over prohibition....
Item #664869
December 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1932
* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HOUSE AUTHORIZES 3.2% BEER, 230 TO 165; ALL OF DRYS AMENDMENTS DEFEATED; SENATE GETS BILL TODAY, FATE IN DOUBT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage, loads of text.
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, genrrally ... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664305
January 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664293
October 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Lucky Luciano gets long prison sentence...
Item #664072
June 18, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 18, 1936
* Lucky Luciano luck ends (1st report)
* New York City gangster sentenced
The front page has a one column heading: "'LUCKY' LUCIANO GETS 30-50 YEARS IN PRISON" with subhead. (see).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthea... See More
Herbert Hoover & prohibition laws....
Item #664039
January 14, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1930
* Herbert Hoover message to Congress (lengthy text)
* Prohibition & the enforcement of the Dry Law
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOOVER URGES CONGRESS TO REBUILD DRY LAW ENFORCEMENT MACHINERY; BACKS MESSAGE WITH BOARD'S REPORTS" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside. Loads of text here.
Ot... See More
Arnold Rothstein shot in NYC...
Item #663907
November 5, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1928
* Arnold Rothstein shot in NYC (1st report)
* Notorious gambler and gangster chief
Page 5 has a one column heading: "MYSTERY SHOT HITS ROTHSTEIN" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the shooting of Arnold Rothstein, famous New York City gambler, before he was pronounced dead. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and t... See More
John Dillinger robs Greencastle, Indiana bank...
Item #663894
October 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1933.
* John Dillinger gang
* Greencastle, Indiana
* Largest bank robbery
The back page has a small & discrete report from Greencastle, Ind. that begins with: "Four men executed a daring robbery of the Central National Bank and Trust Company...." (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here but still a first report in this famous publication.
O... See More
Al Capone freed from prison....
Item #663864
November 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1939
* Al 'Scarface" Capone freed from prison
* Chicago gangster becomes a free man
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Al Capone Is Freed From Prison; Guarded in Baltimore Hospital" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with a photo of Capone leaving the penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Al... See More
Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....
Item #663767
July 8, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928
* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination
* Al Capone is a suspect
* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight
Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More
William "Pussyfoot" Johnson death....
Item #663009
February 3, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1945
* William E. Johnson death
* U.S. prohibition leader
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "W. E. JOHNSON DIES; DRY CRUSADER, 82" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on American prohibition advocate and law enforcement officer, William "Pussyfoot" Johnson. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report... See More
1st steps to end prohibition ?....
Item #662890
January 19, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 19, 1930
* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.
* Beginning of the end ?
The front page has a one column heading: "DRYS' STEAM ROLLER WORKS" with subheads. (see) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ?
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Clyde Barrow Gang Machine Gun Fight In 1933...
Item #662775
July 25, 1933
CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, July 25, 1933.
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Machine Gun Battle
* Outlaws Bonnie & Clyde
Page 13 has a one column heading: "'Wild West' Band Battles Officers" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the machine gun battle with police at their wooded hide-away in which Marvin Barrow and his wife, Blanche, were captured. Rare to find reports
... See More
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Machine Gun Battle
* Outlaws Bonnie & Clyde
Page 13 has a one column heading: "'Wild West' Band Battles Officers" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the machine gun battle with police at their wooded hide-away in which Marvin Barrow and his wife, Blanche, were captured. Rare to find reports
Bonnie and Clyde on the run...
Item #662694
June 12, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1933
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
Page 4 has one column headlines: "2 TEXAS DESPERADOES KIDNAP TWO OFFICERS" and "Woman Companion Uninjured as Car Is Wrecked--Farm Family Terrorized, One Is Shot" Rare to find news accounts on this famous outlaw almost a year prior to his death. First repo
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* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
Page 4 has one column headlines: "2 TEXAS DESPERADOES KIDNAP TWO OFFICERS" and "Woman Companion Uninjured as Car Is Wrecked--Farm Family Terrorized, One Is Shot" Rare to find news accounts on this famous outlaw almost a year prior to his death. First repo
Large Civil War map of the Williamsburg vicinity...
Item #662508
May 13, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1862 The front page is dominated by a quite large Civil War map headed: "The Battle-Field Before Williamsburg" which shows much detail.
Also on the ftpg. are various column heads including: "Occupation of Norfolk" "Proclamation of Gen. Wool" "All Their Steamers Destroyed" "Affairs At Richmond" "The Execution of... See More
1934 Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania....
Item #662167
November 6, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 6, 1934
* Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania
* Democratic parade shooting
* "Big Joe" Bruno
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIRE ON VOTERS' PARADE; 3 DIE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Kelayres massacre, an attack on Democratic parade marchers near Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Always nice to ... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #661870
May 18, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #661419
May 5, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1932
* Al Capone enters prison (1st report)
* Tax evasion guilty charge
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has one column headings that include: "PRISON DOORS CLOSE BEHIND CAPONE" "Gangster Reaches Atlanta After Day on Which Curious Crowds Inspect the Train" "Convicts Cry 'Welcome!' " and more.
Complete in 40 pages, gr... See More
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