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690510

1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...

Item #690510

September 20, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1929



* The Study club fire (same day report)

* Detroit, Michigan speakeasy disaster

* Illegal prohibition era nightclub




The front page has a five column heading: "17 Perish in Detroit cabaret Fire" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market ... See More  

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688176

1929 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #688176

August 13, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 13, 1929



* RACKETEERING - RACKETS

* 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: "WARNS OF 'RACKET REVIVAL'" with subheads. Nice for display.

When it comes to gan... See More  

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700719

Al "Scarface" Capone in jail for one year...

Item #700719

August 09, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1929 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron 

*  Serving 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire 

* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia transfer

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




The front page has a one column heading: "Haul Capone to Penitentiary in Armored Car" (see images) Coverage of Capone's ... See More  

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694392

1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #694392

July 26, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1929



* Extortion at the dog tracks

* 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 for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "BOMB THREAT BY DOG TRACKS" with subheads. (see) Two related photos are ... See More  

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710022

Detroit's Purple Gang w/ humorous photo...

Item #710022

July 23, 1929

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 23, 1929 



* The Purple Gang - gangsters

* Criminal mob of bootleggers

* Prohibition era in Detroit

* Humorous photo & headline linked




The front page has a banner headline: "4 ALLEGED PURPLE GANGSTERS GO ON TRIAL TODAY AS RUM PLOTTERS" with subheads. (see images) A photo of 4 young boys, two of them being boy scouts is directly underneath thi... See More  

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709870

1929 Kalamazoo, Michigan witch killing...

Item #709870

July 21, 1929

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 21, 1929



* Etta L. Fairchild murder

* Witch's spell killing - wicca

* Eugene & Pearl Burgess

* Kalamazoo, Michigan




The top of the front page has a one column headIng: "DENIES SHE HELPED TO KILL 'WITCH'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the killing of Etta Fairchild by Eugene and Pearl Burgess at Kalamazoo, Michigan. This would... See More  

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709446

1929 Kalamazoo, Michigan witch killing...

Item #709446

July 20, 1929

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 20, 1929



* Etta L. Fairchild murder

* Witch's spell killing - wicca

* Eugene & Pearl Burgess

* Kalamazoo, Michigan




The front page has a nice banner headline: "MYSTERY WOMAN HUNTED IN 'HEX' MURDER; KILLERS CONTENT, HAPPY" with subheads and related pictorial. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continues on page 3. First re... See More  

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709507

1929 North Platte black exodus... Nebraska...

Item #709507

July 14, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1929



* North Platte, Nebraska

* Racial exodus - riot

* Negroes - blacks

* Murder & racism




Page 20 has a one column heading: "Negroes Flee Town Before Before Mob's Threats" with subheads. (see images)

Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.



wikipedia no... See More  

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648050

The circulation of the new currency...

Item #648050

July 10, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1929 



* United States currency changes look

* Bank notes made smaller




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "$3,921,000,000 New Currency Out today; 'Curiosity Demand' for Smaller Bills Expected". (see) This is when the size of the currency was revised to the smaller size like we currently have.

Other news, sports and... See More  

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702694

Al 'Scarface' Capone in Jail for 1 Year In 1929...

Item #702694

June 27, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 27, 1929 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron 

* 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire 

* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania




The top of page 3 has a small one column heading: "Al Capone Says His Jail Isn't So Bad, And Neither Is He" (see) Probably only found is a Chicago publication.

When it comes to g... See More  

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583049

Al Capone sentenced to one year jail term... gun possession...

Item #583049

June 26, 1929

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, June 26, 1929 



* Al Capone (Scarface) 

* Chicago Beer baron




This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "AL CAPONE OPENS FIGHT FOR RELEASE" and more. This tells of Al Capone trying to get out of his one year jail term for gun possession.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, little spine w... See More  

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691545

Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #691545

June 13, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1929



* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression




The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "UPHOLDS DRY RULE BY GUNS" with subheads. Related photos are on the back page.

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688351

Margaret Lawrence & Louis Bennison - murder-suicide...

Item #688351

June 10, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1929



* Margaret Lawrence & Louis Bennison murder-suicide

* Early film and stage actress and actor




The front page has a two-column headline: "MARGARET LAWRENCE SLAIN BY LOUIS BENNISON, ACTOR, WHO ENDS LIFE IN HER HOME", with several subheadings. Coverage continues inside with two related photos.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.

Co... See More  

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710284

Nice prohibition related headline in 1929...

Item #710284

June 07, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 7, 1929



* Government against liquor - beer

* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression




The front page has a nice headline for display regarding the current law making consumption of alcohol illegal with: "REFORM DRY FORCES--HOOVER" with subheads (see images).

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656225

1929 Catherine Cassler as murder suspect...

Item #656225

June 03, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 3, 1929



* Murderer Catherine Cassler

* Cameola Soutar murder




The front page has a nice banner headline: "LAY KILLING TO MRS. CASSLER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page. Probably only found in a Chicago publication.

Complete with all 46 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsp... See More  

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589981

Al Capone Gets 1 Year In 1929...

Item #589981

May 19, 1929

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 19, 1929 



* Al Capone (Scarface) 

* Chicago Beer baron 

* 1 Year Jail term 

* Avoids murder for hire
 



This 40+ page Sunday newspaper has one column headlines on the front page; "'SCARFACE' MADE DESPERATE EFFORT TO ESCAPE PRISON" and "Offered to Post Bond for $100,000 That He Would Stay Out of Pennsy... See More  

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690963

Al Capone to get 1 year jail term...

Item #690963

May 17, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1929



* Al "Scarface" Capone arrested

* Chicago Beer baron in Philadelphia

* Enters Jail for concealed weapons

* Avoids murder for hire




The front page has a one column heading: "Jail Al Capone and Bodyguard in Philadelphia"(see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and ... See More  

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599189

Hitman John Scalise assassination...

Item #599189

May 10, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1929



* John Scalise assassination

* Al Capone hitman

* Chicago Outfit




Page 28 has one column headings: "Chicago Police Divide On Cause Of 3 Killings" "Rich Liquor and Vice Profits Believed Responsible by One Side--Stege Sticks to Gang War View"



1st report coverage on the assassination of three members of the Chicago Outfit including hitman... See More  

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710014

Wisconsin votes to repeal prohibition in 1929...

Item #710014

April 04, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1929



* Wisconsin votes to repeal prohibition early

* Severson Act - enforcement bill repealed

* Public liquor - beer consumption allowed




The front page has a five column heading: "Wisconsin Votes Turns Prohibition Tide" with subheads. (see images) More on page 2. Lengthy text. This was 4 years prior to the end of prohibition nationally.

Complete ... See More  

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700546

1929 Al "Scarface" Capone...

Item #700546

March 28, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1929 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron 

* Charged with contempt of court - faking illness

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "U.S. CITES CAPONE FOR CONTEMPT; DOUBTS 'ILLNESS'" with subhead. Photo of Capone leaving the federal building is on the back pag... See More  

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583748

Death of Ferdinand Foch...

Item #583748

March 20, 1929

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, March 20, 1929



* Ferdinand Foch death

* World War I fame

* Gangster Al Capone




This 30 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "MARSHAL FOCH DIES AT PARIS IN 77TH YEAR", "Surrenders to Death but Only After Battle to the End", "Led Allied Armies in War as Brilliant Strategist". 1st report coverage on the d... See More  

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700978

St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #700978

March 16, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 16, 1929



* Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn & John Scalissi

* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "INDICT SCALISI AND M'GURN FOR GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. (see images) ... See More  

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221006

Coca Cola founder death in 1929....

Item #221006

March 13, 1929

KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, March 13, 1929.



* Coca Cola founder dies - Coke
* 1st report of his death




This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 17: "Candler's Life Romance of American Business" with subhead: "Death Ends Career of Soft Drink Manufacturer". Other news of the day throughout. Some browning with some margin wea
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709772

St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....

Item #709772

March 10, 1929

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day massacre investigation

* Al "Scarface" Capone subpoenaed

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE GETS 8 MORE DAYS TO REGAIN HEALTH" with subhead. (see images)

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689301

St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #689301

March 08, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 6 has a six column heading: "New York Police Join in Massacre Quiz; Link Chicago Gunmen with Gotham Killings" (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chic... See More  

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701613

John Scalise arrested for St. Valentine's Day Massacre...

Item #701613

March 07, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1929



* John Scalise arrested (1st report)

* Al Capone - Chicago Outfit hitmen

* re. Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SCALISI, CAPONE BODYGUARD, HELD IN GANG KILLING" with subhead: "Identified as Massacre Slayer, Police Say" (see) When it comes to ga... See More  

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697664

St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....

Item #697664

February 28, 1929

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929 



* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)

* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man




Page 29 has a one column head: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more.

An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More  

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696753

St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....

Item #696753

February 28, 1929

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)

* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man

* Charles Lindbergh airplane crash in Mexico




The front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER HELD IN KILLING OF 7" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the capture of Al Capone henchman, Jack McGurn, for his role in the St. Valentine&... See More  

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712441

St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation, in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #712441

February 27, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "SEARCH GOES ON FOR 17 SUSPECTS IN GANG KILLING" with subhead. Report contains a list of possible suspects including Jack "Machine G... See More  

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710006

1929 St. Valentine's Day massacre aftermath....

Item #710006

February 24, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre aftermath

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

* Gangsters - gangland - underworld




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "KIDNAP A WITNESS IN MORAN KILLINGS" with subheads. Coverage on the recent unrest in Chicago's gangland crisis.

Complete 1st section only with 32 pages... See More  

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702030

St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #702030

February 20, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 20, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a one column heading: "GANG MASSACRE INQUIRY SHIFTS TO DYERS' FEUD" with smaller subheads. (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chicago publicat... See More  

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711722

St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #711722

February 20, 1929

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 20, 1929



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone




The front page has a one column heading: "LEADERS OF SLAIN GANGSTERS SLIPS OUT OF CHICAGO" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 28 pages, light toning and minor wear along the margins, generally nice.... See More  

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578010

St. Valentine's Day massacre in 1929....

Item #578010

February 19, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 19, 1929 



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre 

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone




This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31 that include: "QUESTION POLICE ON GANG MURDER" "Chicago Authorities Make 255 Detectives Account for Their Doings in Fatal Hour" "Victims Buried Simply" an
... See More  

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574863

Bellevue Ohio bus and trolley disaster....

Item #574863

January 23, 1929

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page with captioned headline: "Snow Storms Blamed In Series of Fatal Rail Accidents In Various Parts of U.S." with subhead. (see)



This tells of the Interurban train (trolley) and bus collision disaster at Bellevue, Ohio.



Other news of the day. Little spine wear, othe... See More  

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219159

Mrs. Babe Ruth Death, 1929...

Item #219159

January 15, 1929

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 15, 1929.



* Death of Helen Woodford

* Wife of Babe Ruth




This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
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709449

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #709449

January 13, 1929

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 13, 1929 



* Cascade Tunnel dedication - Stevens Pass

* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire

* Wilbert G. Hess found guilty




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HESS FOUND GUILTY IN WITCH DEATH, FACES 10 YEAR TERM; VERDICT GOOD ONE, HE SAYS" with subheads. (see images)

... See More  

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709055

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #709055

January 13, 1929

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 13, 1929 



* Cascade Tunnel dedication - Stevens Pass

* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "HOOVER AIDS IN DEDICATION OF CASCADE TUNNEL" with subhead and photo. (see images)

The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "3D WITCH SLAYER ESCAPES WITH 2D DECREE ... See More  

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618141

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #618141

January 12, 1929

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The front page has an article headed: "THIRD BOY ON TRIAL FOR 'HEX' MURDER IN YORK" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, minor m... See More  

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708111

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #708111

January 11, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 11, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "14 YEAR OLD BOY EXPLAINS PART IN WITCH SLAYING" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.

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709773

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #709773

January 10, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 10, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Witch Murder trial

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire convicted




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "PLEADS RIGHT TO KILL 'WITCH'; IS GIVEN LIFE TERM" with subhead. Related photo is on the back page. (see images)

Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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690518

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #690518

January 08, 1929

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 8, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "WITNESS INJECTS WITCHCRAFT INTO TRIAL OF 'DOCTOR'" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, genera... See More  

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709945

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #709945

January 08, 1929

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 8, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "'Powwow Doctor' Slew 'Witch' Witness Blurts Out on Stand'" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 24 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally in good con... See More  

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618147

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #618147

January 07, 1929

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The front page has an article headed: "'WITCH MURDER' TRIAL STARTS AT YORK TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little m... See More  

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709860

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #709860

January 06, 1929

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 6, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "STAGE ALL SET FOR OPENING OF 'VOODOISM TRIAL" with subhead. (see)

Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More  

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713177

"Dapper" Danny Hogan killed by bomb...

Item #713177

December 05, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 5, 1928



* "Dapper" Danny Hogan assassination

* St. Paul, Minnesota Irish mobster


* Wineville Chicken Coop murders

* Gordon Stewart Northcott pleads not guilty




 The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "Bomb In Auto Kills 'Dapper Danny' Hogan" (see image)

The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "Northcott Pleads... See More  

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618156

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #618156

December 04, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1928



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




Page 14 has an article headed: "DEATH OF 5 BABIES LAID TO WITCH CULT" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More  

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618135

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

Item #618135

December 01, 1928

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1928



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire




The front page has an article headed: "ARREST TWO FOR MURDER OF YORK COUNTY FARMER" "One of the Accused is a Youth of Fourteen Years" "Case Of Witchcraft" and more. (see) Early coverage of the actual murder.

Other news, sports a... See More  

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689044

1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #689044

November 29, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 29, 1928



* Nice headline for display

* 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: "HERO ROUTS 3 IN GUN BATTLE" with subheads. Nice for display.

When it comes to gangste... See More  

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691144

1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #691144

November 18, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1928



* Mafia comes to America from Sicily

* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such




The top of page 3 has a one column Heading: "SICILY WATCHES U.S. GANGS AS IT ENDS MAFIA RULE" with subhead. (see)

When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefa... See More  

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714509

The Furnace Girl of Lake Bluff, Illinois (1928)...

Item #714509

November 01, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 1, 1928



* Elfrieda Knaak burned - the furnace girl

* Lake Bluff, Illinois - unsolved mystery

* Suicide or murder ? - infatuation - crush


The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Family Refuses to Believe Miss Knaak Tortured Self" (see images)

Coverage of the (still) unsolved mystery surrounding the burning (and ultimate death) of Elfrieda (Fr... See More  

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