President Wars On Gangland In 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.

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Al "Scarface" Capone's tax probe made public....

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 ?...

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  

Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone...

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.



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Joe Aiello assassination... Capone rival...

THE DETROIT NEWS, October 25, 1930



* Gangster Joe Aiello assassination

* Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger

* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival

* Chicago gangland war



The front page has a one column heading: "AIELLO'S DEATH BOOSTS CAPONE" with subhead. (see images) 

Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. ... See More  

Bugs Moran arrested for vagrancy...

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  

Diamond's Girlfriend... Daugherty Indicted...

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  

1930 Chicago gangland...

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  

1930 Alice Woltman murder mystery...

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  

The beginning of the end for gangster Al Capone ?, in a Chicago newspaper...

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  

re. Jack Zuta assasssination in Chicago......

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 IN Negro lynching...

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".



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Golfer Bobby Jones...

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"



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Golfer Bobby Jones in 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.



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Bugs Moran gang rounded up....

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  

1930 Al 'Scarface' Capone..

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  

Jake Lingle assassination...

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...

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  

Alfred Jake Lingle assassination...

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  

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  

Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....

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  

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

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)

Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the sp... See More  

Chicago gangland war in full swing...

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

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)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice... See More  

1930 Al Capone in Miami.....

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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