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Prohibition law held valid in 1931....
Item #630040
February 25, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1931
* National Prohibition Act held valid
* Eighteenth Amendment argument
* Dry law to continue in the U.S.
The front page has a one column heading: "DRY LAW HELD VALID BY SUPREME COURT; RULING IS UNANIMOUS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the United States v. Sprague Supreme Court decision with complete text on page 21.
Other news... See More
Prohibition upheld by the Supreme Court...
Item #673001
February 24, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 24, 1931
* The 19th Amendment deemed valid
* Supreme Courts upholds Prohibition
The front page has a 4-column, 2-line heading: "SUPREME COURT HOLDS 18TH AMENDMENT VALID", with considerable supporting text. Yet again the Supreme Court fended off another challenge to the validity of Prohibition. The 19th Amendment would eventually... See More
1931 Lillian Leitzel accidental death...
Item #587705
February 16, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 16, 1931
* Lillian Leitzel accident - death
* Acrobatic circus star (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Lillian Leitzel, Circus Star, Dies After Fall"
with subhead: "Little Trapeze Artist Succumbs to Injuries Received in Danish Capital".
Other news of the d... See More
1931 Carroll Show raided for obsenity...
Item #689279
February 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 14, 1931
* Earl Carroll show raided by police
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RAID CARROLL SHOW, 28 GIRLS" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangste... See More
Roger Touhy: Irish-American mob boss... John Dillinger gang captured...
Item #682348
January 26, 1931
ST. PAUL DISPATCVH, Minnesota, Jan. 26, 1931 The headline: "FACTOR NAMES TOUHY AS KIDNAPER" with related subheads on Roger Touhy, an Irish American mob boss & Prohibition-era bootlegger form Chicago. This reports his having been framed for the 1933 faked kidnapping of gangster John 'Jake the Barber' Factor (brother of Max Factor). Touhy would spend 26 years in prison, m... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #684942
December 27, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "NORTH SIDE SHAKEN; 2 BOMBS" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page.
When it com... See More
Legs Diamond assassination...
Item #587260
December 19, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 19, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond murder
This 12 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "DIAMOND DEATH INQUIRY WIDENS", "New York City Joins Albany in Slayer Hunt; Gangster's Girl to Be Quizzed in Boston".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More
Thomas Edison supports Prohibition law....
Item #673875
December 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1930
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* U.S. Prohibition support
* Anti beer - liquor law
Page 17 has a one column heading: "EDISON SEES BOON IN PROHIBITION LAW" with subheads. (see) See images for a question/answer article showing Thomas Edison's support for the Eighteenth Amendment. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this parti... See More
George 'Bugs' Moran's trial for vagrancy begins...
Item #655850
December 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1930
* George 'Bugs' Moran trial begins
* Chicago Prohibition Gangster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MORAN'S CRIMES TOLD TO JURY S TRIAL BEGINS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the beginning of George 'Bugs' Moran's trial for vagrancy. Probably only found in a Chicago publication. Rar
... See More
* George 'Bugs' Moran trial begins
* Chicago Prohibition Gangster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MORAN'S CRIMES TOLD TO JURY S TRIAL BEGINS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the beginning of George 'Bugs' Moran's trial for vagrancy. Probably only found in a Chicago publication. Rar
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #698677
December 08, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era w/ report
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "GETS BOMB BY MAIL; KILLED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Two related photos ar... See More
President wars on gangsters in 1930...
Item #625985
November 26, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.
* President Herbert Hoover
* Declares war on gangsters
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES" with subheads. (see) Great depression era when Al "Scarface" Capone was in power. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
President Wars On Gangland In 1930...
Item #576516
November 26, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.
* President Herbert Hoover declares war on gangsters
* The Al Capone era
This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES", with subheads. This was during the time Al Capone was in power.
Other news of the day throughout. The issue is complete and h... See More
James 'Fur" Sammons found guilty...
Item #656549
November 25, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 25, 1930
* James "Fur" Sammons sentencing
* Chicago gangland psychopath
* Al 'Scarface' Capone madman
The front page has a great banner headline: "PLAN LIFE TERM FOR 'ENEMY'" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great De... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone's tax probe made public....
Item #675939
November 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1930
* Al "Scarface" Capone's downfall surfaces
* Income tax investigation comes to light
* Chicago gangster - mob boss - beer baron
Page 2 has a one column heading: "SIFT CAPONE INCOME TO GET BACK TAXES" with subheads. (see) This investigation would be the eventual downfall of the infamous beer baron about a year later. Also mention... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #704550
November 17, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a five column heading: "Say Dry Repeal Would Save Billion" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of t... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #703081
November 11, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PLAN NEW TEST FOR DRY LAW" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities bor... See More
Al Capone murder plot & Wall Street woes continue....
Item #677817
November 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone murder plot ?
* Chicago gangster - beer baron
* Wall Street hits a new low
* Great Depression era
Page 18 has a one column heading: "Plot To Kill Al Capone Uncovered In Chicago" with subhead. (see)
Page 19 has a one column heading: "STOCKS AT NEW LOWS IN WAVE IN SELLING" with subheads. (see) Coverage ... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #687533
November 04, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 4, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a five column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "Capone Asks For Beer Monopoly" with subheads. Related photo is on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, or... See More
Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #598145
November 04, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 4, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* John 'The Ape' Passelli
The front page has a two column headline: "Law Spurns Al Capone's Offer; 'The Ape' Slain in Jersey Feud" with subheads. See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a l... See More
Babe Ruth adopts two daughters... Frank Nitti...
Item #598095
October 31, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 31, 1930
* Babe Ruth adopts two daughters
* Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone & Julia Hodgson
* Frank Nitti arrested - Al 'Scarface' Capone
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Monarch of Swat Adopts Two Princesses" with subheads. 1st report coverage on baseball idol Babe Ruth adopting two daughters, J... See More
Joe Aiello assassination... Capone rival...
Item #686098
October 24, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 24, 1930
* Gangster Joe Aiello assassination
* Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival
* Chicago gangland war
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE ENEMY SHOT TO DEATH" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Chicago gangster leader, Joe Aiello.
Complete with all 60 pages, rag edition... See More
Bugs Moran arrested for vagrancy...
Item #638685
October 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1930
* George "Bugs" Moran arrested
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival in jail
* Chicago gangster - gangland war
Page 5 has a one column heading: "'Bugs' Moran Seized As Chicago Vagrant" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times...
Item #599251
October 13, 1930
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1930
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times
* New York City Gangster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "JACK DIAMOND, GANGSTER, SHOT IN HOTEL ROOM", "Two Gunmen Invade New York Building--Actress is Questioned"
"Victim Reported Dying" and more. Other news, sp... See More
Diamond's Girlfriend... Daugherty Indicted...
Item #202767
October 13, 1930
THE NEWS Dated October 13, 1930, Cleveland Ohio. One column front page headline that reads "Diamond's Girlfriend Grilled", with a nice report of the key witness to follow. This issue also contains the following front page headlines: "Daugherty Indicted in Bank Quiz", "Calls Troops to Avert Riots", "Lawyers Tell of Scheme to Beat Phillips", and much more! This is the complete... See More
Gangster Ralph Capone charged w/ vagrancy...
Item #665183
October 09, 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
1930 Chicago gangland...
Item #584999
September 24, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, September 24, 1930
* Chicago gangsters war
* Al "Scarface" Capone
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANGSTERS HELD IN CHICAGO AS CRUSADE BEGINS", "War Against Crime Net Results As Many Arrested". Coverage on Chicago officials trying to fight back against gangsters during the height of the ganglan... 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
1930 Alice Woltman murder mystery...
Item #707306
September 15, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 15, 1930
* Alice Woltman murder mystery
* 16 year old girl - South Bend, Indiana
The front page has a banner headline for display: "KILLS SLEEPING GIRL IN HOME" with subheads. Three related photos are on the back page. (see images) This murder was never solved.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the ... See More
1930 Darien, Georgia Negro lynchings...
Item #675023
September 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1930
* George Grant & Willie Bryan Negro lynchings
* Darien, McIntosh County, Georgia martial law
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "NEGRO LYNCHED AS SLAYER; CALL GEORGIA TROOPS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negroes George Grant & Willie Bryan at Darien, Georgia. Always nice to have ... See More
The beginning of the end for gangster Al Capone ?, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #698795
September 07, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 17, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone arrest warrant
* Other high profile gang bosses (list)
* Prohibition era - beer - liquor
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a one column heading "WARRANTS OUT FOR ARREST OF 26 GANG CHIEFS" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on arrest warrants issued to Chicago top grim... See More
Jack "Legs" Diamond trip to Europe....
Item #629615
September 01, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1930
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond's trip to Europe
* Irish American gangster - prohibition era
* SS Belgenland (1914) ocean liner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Legs' Diamond Is Aboard Liner Belgenland Wants to Go to Vichy to 'Take Cure,' He Says" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
re. Jack Zuta assasssination in Chicago......
Item #674397
August 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 19, 1930
* Chicago gangland war
* George 'Bugs' Moran
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* re. Jack Zuta's assassination
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EVANSTON CHIEF IN ZUTA BOX" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More
Marion, Indiana...
Item #571991
August 09, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 9, 1930
* Marion, Indiana
* Post Negroes lynchings
* Grant County Jail
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "TROOPS RUSHED IN MARION RIOT"
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: A lynching occurred in Marion on ... See More
Marion IN Negro lynching...
Item #580705
August 08, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, August 8, 1930
* Marion Indiana IN
* Negroes lynchings
* Grant County Jail
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "INDIANA MOB LYNCHES TWO NEGRO KILLERS", "Crowd Storms Jail to Get Victims; Women Trample on One".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good c... See More
Jack Zuta assasssination...
Item #620939
August 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1930
* Chicago gangland war
* George 'Bugs' Moran
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Jack Zuta assassination
Page 7 has a one column heading: "CHICAGO 'SQUEALER' SLAIN BY GUNMAN" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones...
Item #583278
July 14, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 14, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Atlantans Swell With Pride As King Bobby Returns Home" and "Georgia City Stages Huge Celebration In Honor of Conquering Hero"
Other news and sports of the day throughout including various adver... See More
Bobby Jones Wins U.S. Open...
Item #654641
July 13, 1930
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"
Page 13B has one column headlines that include:... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930...
Item #562199
July 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1930
* Bobby Jones
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "BOBBY JONES FINDS BROADWAY FAIRWAY" "Firecrackers and Ticker Tape Strew Route to City Hall---'Home Holks' Hail Champion" and more.
Much more on page 3 with re... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones...
Item #580888
July 02, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 2, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
This 20 page newspaper has a very nice six column headline on the front page: "CROWDS HAIL JONES ON RETURN TO U.S." with subheads. Unusual for such a nice headline on the front page here. Nice for display.
Other news of the day throughout including v... See More
Bugs Moran gang rounded up....
Item #656509
July 01, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 1, 1930
* re. Jake Lingle's assassination
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* George "Bugs" Moran gang
The front page has a great banner headline: "TRAP 15 IN LINGLE RAIDS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Proh... See More
Jesse Pomeroy escape attempt... boy murderer...
Item #618815
June 29, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1st section only, June 29, 1930
* Jesse Harding Pomeroy
* "The Boston Boy Fiend"
* Bridgewater State Hospital
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Jesse Pomeroy After 54 Years in Prison Plans Escape; Tools He Made Found". (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Jes... See More
1930 Al 'Scarface' Capone..
Item #689263
June 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone contempt of court ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "CAPONE ADMITS AN ERROR IN HIS COURT EVIDENCE" with subhead. (see)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #697016
June 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1930
* POLICE and POLITICS
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline for display that concerns the gangland wars in Chicago announcing: "'CLEAN UP CITY,' ALCOCK TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display.
When... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #574117
June 11, 1930
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, June 11, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination... Chicago reporter
* Al Capone - Gangsters
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:
"AGENCIES SPURRED TO FEVERISH HEAT IN HUNT FOR LINGLE SLAYER" "Public Opinion Demands Complete and Sudden End to Gang Reigns and Hired Murderers--Threaten Shake-up in Police Department" ... See More
Jake Lingle assassination... Al Capone...
Item #596914
June 11, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, June 11, 1930
* Chicago reporter Jake Lingle assassination
* Al Capone - Gangsters
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey (pre-fight)
The front page has a one column headline: "SEARCH WIDENS FOR SLAYER OF GANG REPORTER".
Also pre fight reporting on the Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight boxing match.
Other news of th... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #656950
June 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a great banner headline: "OFFER $30,000 FOR ASSASSIN" with subheads that include: "GUNMAN SLAYS ALFRED LINGLE IN I. C. SUBWAY" Nice for display. Lengthy first report ... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #618787
June 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
The front page has one column headings: "CHICAGO REPORTER SLAIN BY GUNMAN" "Alfred Lingle of The Tribune Sought to Solve Gangs' Crimes--Knew Their Secrets" "ASSASSIN'S IDENTITY FIXED" and more. (see) 1st report cov... See More
Alfred Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #584993
June 10, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination
* Chicago reporter
* Al Capone - Gangsters
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "CHICAGO POLICE SEEK MURDERER OF REPORTER". Coverage on the gangland death of Chicago reporter Jake Lingle. Though the murder was never solved, many believe this was g... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #579340
June 10, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination
* Chicago reporter
* Al Capone - Gangsters
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHICAGO HUNT SEEKS KILLER OF REPORTER", "$40,000 Award Is Offered for Assailant of Paper Employee" and more (see photos). This tells of the gangl... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #687823
June 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 9, 1930
* Thompson submachine gun dealer
* St. Valentine's Day massacre connection
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front pager has a one column heading: "BULLET FELLS SELLER OF GANG MACHINE GUNS" with subhead. Photo on the back page. (see) W... See More
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