Dillinger's aid, Herbert Youngblood, killed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1934



* The hunt for John Dillinger

* Negro Herbert Youngblood Shot Dead

* Crown Point, Indiana escape partner

* re. famous wooden gun jail break



The front page has a one column heading: "AIDE, SHOT, REVEALS DILLINGER'S TRAIL" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, gen... See More  

After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 13, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger gang

* Post famous wooden gun escape



The front page has a two column heading: "Ohio Fears Dillinger Raid; Mysterious Call IS Traced"

The top of the back page has a very small and discrete article headed: "Dillinger Feat Inspires Prisoner In Calhoun Jail" (see images)

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Dillinger gang... Harry Pierpont sentenced to death...

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.

The hunt for John Dillinger....

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.



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After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 9, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger

* Post famous wooden gun escape

* Now in the city where he would be killed



The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Seen on South Side; Push Manhunt" Coverage continues on page 4 with related photo. Another related photo is on the back page. (see images) This was probably one of the most famous escape... See More  

John Dillinger's famous escape...

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  

John Dillinger...

ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1934 



* re. John Dillinger Crown Point IN

* Investigation of famous Jail break



The front page has one column headlines: "Probe Escape Of Dillinger", "Grand Jury Ordered by Court to 'Name Parties Responsible'". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More  

John Dillinger escapes from prison...

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 4, 1934 



* John Dillinger - Crown Point IN Jail

* Famous wooden gun escape



In the bottom half of the front page is a one column headline: "JOHN DILLINGER ELUDES POSSES" with subhead: "Woman Sheriff Asserts She Will Shoot Him Through Head on Sight". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.

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Outlaw John Dillinger...

NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1934  Page 3 has one column headings: "Dillinger Is Reindicted", "Faces Death Penalty in Murder of Patrolman O'Malley"



This was when he predicted they could not hold him & soon after this, he escaped with his famous wooden gun at Crown Point Jail in Indiana.



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John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...

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  

John Dillinger captured... Lou Gehrig signs contract...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1934 



* John Dillinger capture

* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makley





The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "WIRES TO DILLINGER SPUR $150,000 HUNT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the recent capture of John Dillinger at Tucson, Arizona.

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

John Dillinger... Arizona capture...

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"



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1934 William Jack "Three Fingers" White assassination...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Jan. 24, 1934



* William Jack "Three Fingers" White assassination

* Chicago prohibition era gangster - Chicago Outfit



The front page has a one column heading: "White's Name Erased From List By Death". (see)

Twelve pages, light toning and wear with a few small tears at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More  

1934 Bonnie & Clyde reference...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1934



* Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow

* Post Prison escape and gunfight



This 42 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 2:  "Convict Caught in Texas".



A brief report tells of the capture of one of the prisoners Clyde Barrow help escape from prison. Rare to find reports mentioning Clyde Barrow prior to his death... See More  

Wilbur Underhill shot and captured...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1933



* Wilbur Underhill Jr. shot & captured

* "Tri-State Terror" - Oklahoma bandit



The front page has a one column heading: "Wilbur Underhill Makes Last Stand" with subhead. (see)

Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.



wikipedia notes: Wilbur Underhill, Jr. (March 16, 1901 &... See More  

1933 John Dillinger hunted.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1933



* John Dillinger on the run

* Police raid on hideout

* Midwest bank robber



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headings that reads: "Chicago Police Kill Three in Gang Battle; Picked Marksmen Rake Arsenal Hideout" First report coverage on the police raid upon a Dillinger hideout in which 3 of his gang members were killed. Dillin... See More  

Crescent City FL school bus disaster....

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 15, 1933  This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* 10 CHILDREN DIE AS SCHOOL BUS IS HIT BY TRUCK

* 4 of Dead Are Members of One Family; Dense Fog and Poor Visibility Are Blamed in Florida Crash



and more. (see)



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Dillinger Gang robs a Chicago bank...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Dec. 14, 1933 



* John Dillinger gang bank robbery 

* Before He became nationally known



The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "7 Bandits Listen to Police Radio While Looting Bank" (see) This was the work of the John Dillinger Gang while he & fellow gangsters were in the midst of the Mid-Western crime spree.

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End of Prohibition in 1933 Chicago...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1933



* United States officially ends prohibition

* Repeal of the 18th Eighteenth Amendment 

* Beer & liquor returns for 1st time in 13 years

* Organized crime - gangster era speakeasies ending



The front page has a one column heading: "Horner Acts; Liquor Control Bill Is Rushed" Page 4 has articles related to the end of prohibition with he... See More  

Prohibition ends in 1933....

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, December 6, 1933



* U.S. prohibition ends

* Beer returns - legal liquor

* 18th Amendment ratification



The front page has various headings re. the end of prohibition: "Old Boston Starts New Drinking as Thousands Restrain Cheers" and more. Coverage on the official end of prohibition in America.

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St. Joseph, Missouri Negro lynching...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1933.



* Lloyd Warner Negro lynching

* St. Joseph MO Missouri

* Verne C. Miller slaying

* Gangster era gunman - bootlegger



The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "MISSOURI OPENS LYNCHING INQUIRY" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the lynching of Negro Lloyd Warner in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 28, 1933



* Brooke Hart murder



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rolph Praises Lynching Mob" and "Would Free Any Who Might Be Jailed" with smaller subheads and photo of Governor Rolph (see). The report tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes for the murder of Brooke Hart in Sa... See More  

Alice Wynekoop murder case...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 24, 1933



* Dr. Alice Wynekoop

* Pleads guilty to murdering her son Earle's wife



The front page has a nice banner headline:



"DR. WYNEKOOP CONFESSES"



with subheads and two related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on Dr. Alice Wynkoop confessing to the murder of her daughter-in-law, Reta Wynekoop.



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1933 Prohibition ending... States vote....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1933



* Prohibition in U.S. ending

* Rules & regulations explained



The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "Wets Take Lead in Three States; Both Carolinas Vote Dry"

Also a three column heading: "Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah Apparently Wipe Dry Law Out of Constitution of U.S." with subheads. (see)

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Baby Face Nelson...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933



* Homer Van Meter

* Baby Face Nelson

* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".



No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.



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