Ending of prohibition in Michigan...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1933



* Prohibition ending in Michigan

* Beer - liquor soon to return

* Michigan Senate passes beer bill



The front page has a nice banner headline: "Senate Passes Beer Bill by 26 to 3 Vote" with subheads. (see) Prohibition would officially end a few weeks later.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning ... See More  

Sale of 3.2 beer signals coming end of Prohibition...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, April 9, 1933 



* Prohibition ends in America

* Beer returns - legal liquor



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPITAL STUDIES REPEAL; PRESIDENT REMAINS MUM" with subheads. (see images) More inside with related illustration and photo. This was the Cullen-Harrison Act which allowed for the sale of 3.2% beer throughout the n... See More  

Prohibition ending in NYC....

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)

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Prohibition coming to an end in 1933...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., March 21, 1933 



* Prohibition ending - alcohol returning

* Twenty-First Amendment of U.S. Constitution

* United States Congress votes to repeal



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOUSE PASSES BEER BILL" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, generally in very nice condition.... See More  

Franklin D. Roosevelt... Prohibition ending...

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1933 



* 3.2 per cent beer voted on 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt  endorses

* Prohibition ending 



The front page has a one column heading: "NATION VISIONS BEER BY APRIL" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the impending end of prohibition in America.

Complete with 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1933 



* United States Bank Holiday 

* The Great Depression 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt 



This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ROOSEVELT ASKS RIGHT TO CUT VETERANS' BENEFITS" with subhead. (see)



This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nati... See More  

1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...

THE LANCASTER DAILY EAGLE, Ohio, March 8, 1933 



* United States Bank Holiday 

* The Great Depression 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt 



This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "WOODIN PLANS TO CIRCULATE CURRENCY INSTEAD OF SCRIP" with subheads.



This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and h... See More  

1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 6, 1933  This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "RUSH PLANS TO USE SCRIP" with subheads. (see)



This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the more historic issues from the Depression-e... See More  

Bank holiday ordered... Banks closed for 3 days...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 4, 1933  This 12 page newspaper has seven column headlines on the front page: "Roosevelt to Ask War Powers" "OMAHA BANKS CLOSE 3 DAYS!" with subheads.

This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the more historic issues from the ... See More  

1933 End Of Prohibition.... beer & liquor...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1933. 



* Impending end of prohibition 

* 18th Amendment 

* Alcohol - beer -liquor 



The front page has a two column headline: "HOUSE PASSES DRY REPEAL BILL; GOES TO STATES"



with subheads that include: "Lame Duck Congress Ends Job Amid Cheers From Galleries" and more (see photos). Coverage on th... See More  

Working towards ending Prohibition...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, February 17, 20, and the "Extra" of the 20th, 1933 



* 18th Amendment - prohibition end imminent

* House votes to repeal - 21st Amendment - Blaine Act



This trio of issues reports on the Blaine Act, a resolution adopted by the U.S. Congress on February 20, 1933, initiating repeal of the 18th Amendment which established Prohibition. Repeal was ... See More  

Fight over prohibition....

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, December 22, 1932



* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOUSE ADOPTS THE BEER BILL" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, a few small margin tears, generally in good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More  

Repeal of prohibition fails in 1932...

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, December 5, 1932



* Repeal of U.S. prohibition fails

* 18th Amendment continues

* John Nance Garner



The front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL LOST IN CONGRESS BY 144 TO 171" with subheads. (see) Ironically the repeal of prohibition would be ratified exactly one year later on December 5, 1933.

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Mahatma Gandhi * Babe Ruth in 1932....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 22, 1932



* Mahatma Gandhi death fast

* Gangster Al Capone

* Prison release ?



The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI GROWS WEAK; TRUCE THOUGHT NEAR" with subheads. (see)

Page 14 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE MAKES NEW LIBERTY PLEA" with subheads. (see)

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5 Nazis sentenced to death... riot...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 23, 1932 The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS RIOT IN COURT AS 5 ARE CONDEMNED FOR MURDER OF REDS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the is... See More  

1932 Goat Castle murder...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Aug. 6, 1932



* Goat Castle murder

* Jane Surget Merrill

* Natchez, Mississippi



The front page has a two column heading: "Woman And Six Men Questioned In Rich Spinster's Murder" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 22 pages, light toning, a little spine wear with tiny binding holes, generally good.... See More  

L.A. Summer Olympics open....

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 30, 1932



* Summer Olympics - Los Angeles CA

* Great Depression - prohibition era



The front page has some reporting on the opening of the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.



Page 8 has a six column headline that reads: "PARADE OF NATIONS OPENS OLYMPICS TODAY" with subheads.  Other news of the day. Complete in ... See More  

NYC mobster Vannie Higgins shot & killed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1932



* Vannie Higgins shot & killed

* NYC mobster - prohibition bootlegger

* "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss"



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VANNIE HIGGINS DIES, SILENT ON SLAYERS; POLICE MYSTIFIED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in ... See More  

Frederick C. Billard death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1932



* Frederick C. Billard death

* United States Coast Guard

* Rum Patrol - prohibition era



Page 21 has a one column heading: "ADMIRAL BILLARD, RUM ROW'S FOE, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick C. Billard, commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

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Al 'Scarface' Capone becomes prison inmate...

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.

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Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1932  The front page has one column headlines noting: "CAPONE TAKES UP ROUTINE AT PENITENTIARY" "Listed in Atlanta as Convict No. 40,886".

The article begins: " 'Scarface Al' Capone began a new life today as convict No. 40886 in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary. He was just another prisoner, one of 3100, as he was ... See More  

1932 Al 'Scarface' Capone going to prison...

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 tries to avoid prison term...

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.



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Grace Fortescue trial for murder...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1932



* Grace Fortescue trial

* Joseph Kahahawai murder

* Thalia Massie rape ?

* Honolulu, Hawaii



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DARROW BARS MOVE TO EXAMINE MASSIE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the trial of Grace Fortescue for the murder of Joseph Kahahawai, a innocent man charged with the rape of her daughter, Thalia Massie.

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1932 Lindbergh baby safe ?....

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