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580888

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.



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656509

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  

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618815

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.



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689263

1930 Al 'Scarface' Capone..

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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)

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697016

1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

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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.

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596914

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.



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574117

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  

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618787

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  

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656950

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  

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579340

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  

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584993

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  

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687823

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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656947
Item #656947

June 08, 1930

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1930



* Eugene "Red" McLaughlin's last swim

* Gangster - mobster - "Slaughter Week"




The front page has a five column headline: "'Red' McLaughlin Found Murdered" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with 3 related photos. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities... See More  

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688294

1930 Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....

Item #688294

June 03, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 3, 1930



* Fox Lake Massacre (2nd report)

* Chicago gangland gangster war

* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. George 'Bugs' Moran ?

* Best title to be had (very rare as such)




The front page has a one column heading: "SEIZE 200 ALIEN SUSPECTS; WAR ON GANG KILLERS" with subhead. (see) Second report coverage on the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid... See More  

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569759

Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....

Item #569759

June 02, 1930

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, June 2, 1930  This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "4 Killed; 6 Wounded in Chicago..." "Four Slain, 4 Wounded In Chicago Warfare"



This tells of the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a retaliation for the infamous St. Valentines' Day massacre.



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595375

Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....

Item #595375

June 02, 1930

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 2, 1930



* Fox Lake Massacre (1st report)

* Chicago gangster war

* Al Capone vs. George 'Bugs' Moran?




This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "Three Deaths Herald New Gangster War".  This is 1st report coverage on the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a r... See More  

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712233

1930 U.S. prohibition... 18th Amendment...

Item #712233

May 27, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 27, 1930



* 18th Amendment - U.S. prohibition void to buyer ?

* Supreme Court of the United States decision

* Beer - liquor legal to purchaser




The front page has a one column heading: "LIQUOR BUYING NO CRIME, SAYS SUPREME COURT" with subhead. (see images)

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201146

10th Amendment Prohibition...

Item #201146

May 26, 1930

THE OMAHA NEWS, May 26, 1930 One column front page headline that reads "Asserts Day Law Crushes State Power", with a lengthy report to follow.  This issue also includes front page coverage of the following front page headlines: "Urges Fight For Ideals of Martyrs", "Shaylers on Europe Tour", "300 Danes to Visit in Omaha", and much more!  This is a complete issue with some spine ... See More  

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657027

Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #657027

May 19, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 19, 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: "TRAPPED AS HE SETS BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. (see)

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618937

Richard Byrd welcome home... Al Capone jail release...

Item #618937

May 15, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1930.



* Aviator Richard E. Byrd welcome home

* First Antarctica - South Pole expedition

* Al "Scarface" Capone jail release in Miami




The front page has a one column heading: "BYRD REACHES CANAL; STEPS ON HOME SOIL TO CHEERS OF THRONG" with subheads. (see)

Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAPONE FREE AGAIN AFTER NIGHT IN JAIL" wit... See More  

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673602

Prohibition ending ?... 1930 Buick ad...

Item #673602

May 14, 1930

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 14, 1930



* Prohibition ending in America "

* Francis Scott McBride

* Homemade beer legal ?




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LIQUOR CAN BE MADE IN HOME, M'BRIDE SAYS" with subheads. (see)

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690390

1930 Al "Scarface" Capone...

Item #690390

May 13, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1930



* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Miami doesn't want him there




The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "MIAMI JURORS HINT CAPONE IS A BAD INFLUENCE" with subhead. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront ... See More  

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584039

1930 Al Capone in Miami.....

Item #584039

May 09, 1930

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1930 



* Al Capone - Chicago gangster 

* Put in jail - Miami, Florida
 



This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Capone Has Taste of Miami's Jail", "Later Released on Writ; to Be Arrested Whenever Seen in City" (See photo for brief text here.)



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618681

1930 Tekamah NE tornado... Al Capone...

Item #618681

May 02, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1930



* Tekamah, Nebraska

* Tornado disaster

* Mahatma Gandhi arrest ?



Page 3 has one column headings: "STORMS KILL 18 IN MIDDLE WEST" "Tornado Hits Tekamah, Neb., Leaving Six Dead and Many Injured" and more. (see)

Page 9 has: "LOOKS FOR ARREST OF GANDHI IN RAID" with subheads. (see)

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683898

A newspaper fighting against the Prohibition amendment...

Item #683898

May 01, 1930

THE CALIFORNIA MINUTE MAN, San Francisco, May, 1930  The masthead notes: "A Liberal Paper For Liberal People" and also notes that is is: "Published by the California Division of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment".

As might be imagined, all the content relates to repealing the Prohibition amendment, which would happen in 1933.

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657167

Adele Ritchie murder-suicide... prima donna...

Item #657167

April 25, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1930



* Adele Ritchie murder-suicide death

* Prima donna - comic opera singer

* Edwardian musical comedies - vaudeville




The front page has a great banner headline: "ADELE RITCHIE KILLS HOSTAGES" with subheads. Nice for display. Photo of Ritchie is on the back. First report coverage on American prima donna Adele Ritchie committing suicide. Always ni... See More  

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580721

Gunnison, Mississippi negro lynching...

Item #580721

April 24, 1930

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 24, 1930



* Lloyd Warner negro lynching

* St. Joseph, Missouri




This 26 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Crowd Shoots Negro In Levee Lynching Bee" which tells of the lynching of Negro Dave Harris in Gunnison, Mississippi.



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618643

1930 Paul Heylandt.... rocket propulsion....

Item #618643

April 19, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1930



* Al 'Scarface' Capone seizing control of Chicago

* Rocket airplane flight... Paul Heylandt

* American gangster era original



Page 9 has one column headings: "'POLITICAL RACKET' IS LAID TO CAPONE" "Gangster Is Becoming a Power in the Chicago City Hall, According to Rumors" "Said To Control Unions" and more. (s... See More  

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628076

Chicago wants Al Capone to leave...

Item #628076

March 23, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1930



* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone

* City of Chicago wants him out




Page 8 has one column headings: "Florida Restrained From Seizing Capone" "Federal Judge Grants Order Preventing Sheriffs From Molesting Gangster on Arrival" "Federal Judge Indicts Capone 'Treasurer'" and more. Coverage on Al Capone turning himsel... See More  

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675196

Best Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....

Item #675196

March 19, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 19, 1930 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison

* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss

* Best title to be had (very rare as such)




The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CALLS GANG TO MEET HIM IN INDIANA" with subhead. Related photo with heading on the back page. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's release from prison after ser... See More  

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663828

Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....

Item #663828

March 18, 1930

NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1930 



* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss

* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison

* American gangland era original




The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE SLIPS AWAY FROM NEW PRISON, ELUDING THRONGS" "Gang Chief and Aide Moved to Cells 30 Miles From Philadelphia for Release" "Plane Is Sent As Decoy" and more.... See More  

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616674

Al Capone is released from prison...

Item #616674

March 18, 1930

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930



* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss

* Al Capone released from prison

* Illegal gun possession




This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?" "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; ... See More  

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563438

Al Capone is released from prison...

Item #563438

March 17, 1930

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 17, 1930



* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss

* Al Capone Pre release from prison

* Illegal gun possession




This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Capone Release Papers Signed by Governor".



Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession.



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712213

Gandhi starts 1930 Salt March...

Item #712213

March 13, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1930 



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma) 

* Salt march (salt satyagraha) begins 

* Dandi, India 



The top of page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI ON MARCH CHALLENGES ARREST" "Upper India Demonstrates as Nationalists Open Campaign for Independence" "British Troops On Alert" and more. (see) 1st report cove... See More  

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702546

1930 John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination...

Item #702546

March 06, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1930



* John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination

* Chicago gangster and beer baron

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline: "SLAY DINGBAT OBERTA, PAL" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More  

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712214

1st steps to end prohibition ?....

Item #712214

March 06, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1930



* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment

* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DRYS PORTRAY PROHIBITION AS BASIS OF PROSPERITY; EDISON AND FORD FOR LAW" with subheads. (see images) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ? Lengthy text continues inside.

Complete in 48 pages, th... See More  

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714172

The first step towards ending Prohibition...

Item #714172

February 27, 1930

THE DAY, New London, Conn., Feb. 27, 1930 



* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment

* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.

* Beginning of the end ?




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Take Liquor Control Out of Criminal Hands, Says duPont; Modification Not Sufficient" with subhead. (see images)

Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal Prohibition?

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691546

Wets vs. Drys in 1930 Chicago gangland wars...

Item #691546

February 21, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1930



* Prohibition era alcohol in gangland Chicago

* Wets vs. Drys and the depletion in farming

* Al "Scarface" Capone era




The front page has a banner headline: "FARM WOES LAID TO DRY LAW" with subheads. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no cit... See More  

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679086

1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #679086

January 30, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 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: "13 HURT BY NORTH SIDE BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back  page.

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712619

1st steps to end prohibition ?....

Item #712619

January 30, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1930



* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment

* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.

* Beginning of the end ?




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIRST WET BILL HEARINGS SINCE PROHIBITION CAME IN SET BY HOUSE COMMITTEE" with subheads. (see images) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ?

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572390

Berea, Ohio school bus tragedy....

Item #572390

January 23, 1930

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1930



* Berea OH Ohio

* Train - school bus tragedy



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "9 PUPILS IN BUS KILLED BY TRAIN", "Driver Also Dies When Central Mailer Rams Vehicle at Crossing"



This tells of the school bus - train disaster at Berea, Ohio.



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662890

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  

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656435

re. 1929 St. Valentine's Day massacre probe...

Item #656435

January 18, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 18, 1930



* re. St. Valentine's Day massacre

* Investigation hits New York City




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEW YORK GANG BULLETS LINKED WITH MASSACRE" with subhead. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront o... See More  

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709354

1930 Herbert Hoover & prohibition laws....

Item #709354

January 14, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 14, 1930



* Herbert Hoover message to U.S. Congress

* Prohibition & the enforcement of the Dry Law




The front page has a five column heading: "Fight Opens on Hoover Dry Proposals" with many subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on page 4 with text to Congress.

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688961

Best Baby Face Nelson's very 1st armed robbery...

Item #688961

January 07, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 7, 1930



* George Baby Face Nelson

* Very first armed robbery (Chicago)

* American bank robber - gangster

* Criminal partner of John Dillinger




The front page has a terrific banner headline: "GOLD COAST HOME HELD UP" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. History shows this was in fact Baby Face Nelson's ve... See More  

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688399

1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #688399

January 04, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 4, 1930



* DEFUNDING THE 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 concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FIRE 473 YOUNG POLICEMEN" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back pa... See More  

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654642

Wooster OH basketball team tragedy....

Item #654642

January 04, 1930

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 4, 1930



* Wooster OH Ohio school bus disaster

* Burbank high school basketball team



This 18 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "6 BASKETBALL PLAYERS DIE AS TRAIN HITS BUS".



This tells of the train and school bus wreck that wiped out the Burbank, Ohio high school basketball team after their joyful ... See More  

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690959

Chicago gangland war in full swing... Police funds cut...

Item #690959

January 03, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1930



* DEFUNDING THE 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 concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FIRE, POLICE LOSE 900 MEN" with subheads. Nice for display.

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711194

1929 George Bugs Moran...

Item #711194

December 31, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 31, 1929



* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre

* George Bugs Moran safe raided by police

* Gangsters - gangland - underworld

* Probably only reported in a Chicago paper




The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "RAID ON MORAN SAFE NIPS BIG RACKET PROFITS" with subhead. (see images) The infamous St. Valentines' Day Massacre occurred earlier in the... See More  

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618346

Mae West extorted by gangsters ?...

Item #618346

December 29, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1929



* Hollywood actress Mae West

* Chicago gangster racketeering




Page 3 has one column headings: "CHICAGO RACKETEERS AGAIN PREY ON ACTORS" "Terrorized, the Players Pay Over Money to Keep 'Out of Trouble'". (see)

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