Machine Gun Kelly... Alcatraz...

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October 13, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1933

* Alcatraz prison opens - San Francisco Bay
* George Machine Gun Kelly (1st prisoner)

The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "LONE ISLAND PICKED TO IMPRISON WORST OF OUR CRIMINALS" "Alcatraz, at San Francisco, Is Acquired by Cummings From the War Department" and more. (see)
The back page has one column headings that include: "KELLYS SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR LIFE" "Gangster Is Glum as the Court Assesses Penalty for Part---in Urschel Kidnapping" and more. (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 40 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally nice.

Category: The 20th Century