Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
1928 Chicago gangland war erupts...
Item #597158
September 08, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 8, 1928
* Antonio Lombardo assassination (1st report)
* "Scarface" Al Capone
* Chicago gangland war
The front page has one column headlines: "THOUSANDS SEE RACKET KING IN CHICAGO SLAIN", "Lombardo, Capone's Partner, Falls in Bullet Hail at City Hub","Bodyguard Also Falls"... See More
Chicago gangland war.... gangsters & politicians...
Item #656683
August 05, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, August 5, 1928
* Gangsters - gangland - underworld
* Chicago crime & politics alliance
The front page of this section 8 only has a nice banner headline: "CRIME-RIDDEN CHICAGO FIGHTS THE GANG; Vigilantes in the Role of a Crime Commission Are Making a Determined Effort to Break Up the Alliance Between Politics and the Criminal Element Whose Trade I... See More
Early Al Capone...
Item #597778
July 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1928
* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era
* re. Frankie Yale Uale murder
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25 that include: "CAPONE PUTS 5 HERE DAY UALE WAS SLAIN", "Politicians See Gangster", "Track Capone Gangsters" and more. Reports on Capo... See More
Early Al Capone... Cigarettes don't cause cancer ?....
Item #626034
July 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1928
* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era
* re. Frankie Yale Uale murder
Page 25 has one column headings that include: "CAPONE PUTS 5 HERE DAY UALE WAS SLAIN" "Politicians See Gangster" "Track Capone Gangsters" and more. Coverage on Capone this early are somewhat rare, prior... See More
Early Al 'Sacrface' Capone in 1928....
Item #625941
July 09, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1928
* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era
Page 21 has small one column headings that include: ""Liquor Empire" Revealed "Capone Caused Uale Murder to Aid Huge Alcohol Plan, Police Hold" "Capone To Be Questioned" and more. (see) Reporting on Capone this early are somewhat rare, prio... See More
Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....
Item #663767
July 08, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928
* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination
* Al Capone is a suspect
* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight
Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More
Frankie Yale murder Burial...
Item #618669
July 06, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 6, 1928
* Chicago gangster war
* Frankie Yale (Uale) funeral
The front page has an article headed: "GANG WAR FLARES AS SLAIN LEADER IS LAID IN GROVE" "5000 Pals Follow $15,000 Silver Casket to Brooklyn Cemetery; 104 Autos Carry Mourners" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, a ... See More
Frankie Yale assassination.... Al "Scarface" Capone....
Item #657225
July 02, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1928
* Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination (1st report)
* Gangster - gangland wars of the 1920's
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Slay Importer of Killers for Chicago Gangs" Photo of Uale is on the back page. First report coverage on the assassination of gangster Frankie Yale (Uale). He was a associ... See More
Early Al Capone... Frankie Yale murdered...
Item #621130
July 02, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, July 2, 1928
* Early Al Capone
* Chicago gangster war
* Frankie Yale Uale murder (1st report)
The front page has an article headed: "RACKETEER PAL OF CAPONE DIES BY FOE'S VOLLEY" "Frankie Yale Shot in Brooklyn as He Drives Sedan--Trailed by a Car With Illinois License Plates" and more. (see) Reports on Capone this early are somewhat rare, ... See More
Early Al Capone - Miami wants him out...
Item #626126
June 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1928
* Early Al Capone report
* Not wanted in Miami, Florida
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25 that include: "MIAMI BEACH SEEKS TO DRIVE OUT CAPONE", "He Refuses To Leave City". These reports mentioning Capone are uncommon prior to the St. Valentine's Day massacre. Nice reporting near the beginning of... See More
Al Capone as protector of a Chicago businessman...
Item #623352
May 28, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1928
* Early Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* As protector of Chicago businessman
The front page has one column headings that include: "CHICAGO FIRM MAKES GUNMAN A PARTNER" "Old Business Concern Takes In Scarface Al Capone as a Protector" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the "r... See More
Charles Birger execution....
Item #651137
April 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1928
* Gangster Charles Birger hanging - execution
* Prohibition era bootlegger - charged w/ murder
Page 25 has a smaller one column heading: "Last Illinois Hanging Sends Birger To Doom" with subhead. (see) First report coverage the execution of Charles Birger for the murder of Mayor Joseph Adams. Always nice to have notable events in history reported... See More
Pineapple Primary in Chicago, IL....
Item #588785
April 11, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 11, 1928
* Pineapple Primary in Chicago IL
* William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
* Gangster era elections - corruption
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Small-Thompson-Crowe Faction Goes Down to Defeat; Smith Loses Out in Senatorial Race". Coverage on the primary election in Gangster infested Chi... See More
1928 Pineapple Primary in Chicago... gangland...
Item #665023
April 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1928
* Pineapple Primary in Chicago
* William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
* Gangster era elections - corruption
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "THOMPSON MACHINE BEATEN IN ILLINOIS; SMALL AND SMITH ROUTED, CROWE LOSES; SHOOTINGS AND KIDNAPPINGS IN CHICAGO" with many subheads. (see) First report coverage on the primary election in... See More
Diamond Joe Esposito assassination...
Item #648941
March 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1928
* Diamond Joe Esposito assassination
* Prohibition-era Chicago gangster - mobster
Page 19 has a one column heading: "FIND ALIBIS FALSE IN CHICAGO KILLING" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the assassination of Diamond Joe Esposito, prohibition-era Chicago gangster & Republican ward boss.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Diamond Joe Esposito assassination....
Item #580276
March 22, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, March 22, 1928
* Diamond Joe Esposito assassinated
* Chicago mob boss - mafia
This 36 page has one column headlines on page 10 that include: "GUNMEN SLAY 'DIAMOND JOE,' CHICAGO BOSS", "50 Shotgun Slugs End Political Career of Esposito" and more (see images). This tells of the assassination of Joseph Esposito, who was a rival... See More
Early Al "Scarface" Capone in 1927...
Item #655464
December 17, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1927
* Early Al 'Scarface' Capone report
* Chicago gangland war gun arrest
Page 4 has one column headings: "Capone In Chicago Arrested And Bailed" "Gang Chief Seized for Having Revolver After a Visit to the Pacific Coast". (see) Reports mentioning Capone this early are very rare, more than a year prior to the St. Valentine's Day ... See More
Secretary Andrews Out...
Item #161958
May 21, 1927
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, KS., May 21, 1927. Nice Bold Headline: "Secretary Andrews Out". Includes subheads: "Roy A. Haynes Also Resigns from Dry Job", "Andrews Will Be Succeeded As Boss of Prohibition Forces by Seymour Lowman, Former Lieutenant Governor of New York", "James Doran Replaces Haynes". Nice condition! See photo for additional details.
President Coolidge...
Item #548002
March 13, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 13, 1927.
* President Coolidge...
* Prince Goran Hasselrot...
The banner headline of this issue reads: "Coolidge Planning No Third Term". An addition subhead elaborates stating that "Duty Only Would Lure Him".
The front page of this issue features a photograph of the christening party of Goran Hasselrot, so
1st ever Armored Truck robbery...
Item #636800
March 12, 1927
THE WORLD, New York City, March 12, 1927
* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BANDITS BOMB PAY CARS, FLEE WITH $104, 250" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, small stain in the masthead, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
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* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BANDITS BOMB PAY CARS, FLEE WITH $104, 250" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, small stain in the masthead, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
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1st ever Armored Truck robbery in 1927...
Item #648017
March 12, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1927
* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BANDITS DYNAMITE ARMORED PAY CAR AND TAKE $104,250" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages
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* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BANDITS DYNAMITE ARMORED PAY CAR AND TAKE $104,250" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages
Assassination attempt on Al Capone...
Item #648158
September 21, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1926
* Mob boss Al Capone assassination attempt
* Tommy machine gun drive by
* Chicago Gangster Wars
Page 15 has a small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "2 SHOT IN 'SCARFACE'S' INN" "Hit as Machine Guns in Autos Spatter Cicero (ill.) Hotel" First report coverage on the assassination a... See More
Early Al Capone in 1926...
Item #578542
July 30, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 30, 1926
* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Jail release
This 24 page newspaper has a small one one column headline on page 3: "SCARFACE" CAPONE ABSOLVED OF MURDER". Reports on Capone this early are very rare, almost three years prior to the St. Valentine's Day massacre.
Other news and advertisem... See More
Early Al "Sacrface" Capone...
Item #675327
April 29, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 29, 1926
* Early Al "Scarface" Capone (Caponi)
* William McSwiggin murder
* Gangland - gangster war
* Best title to be had (very rare)
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNT RUM BOSS AS ASSASSIN" with subheads. Some related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious acti... See More
Gangster executed...
Item #547737
April 06, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926
* Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged)
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST" with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed".
Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
George "Dutch" Anderson shot dead....
Item #672403
November 03, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1925
* George "Dutch" Anderson killed
* Prohibition era criminal
* Gerald Chapman comrade
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'DUTCH' ANDERSON SLAIN BY OFFICER HE SHOT FATALLY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the gunfight between police and Anderson at Muskegon, Michigan.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Babe Ruth returns to the team... New York Yankees...
Item #561305
May 28, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925
* Babe Ruth returns to the team (photo)
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth with caption: "Babe Ruth Back in Old Uniform" with text underneath. (see)
Photo was taken shortly after his release for the hospital.
News of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More
Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery...
Item #648365
April 18, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1925
* Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery ?
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Resting Well After Operation; Will Be Out of Game Two More Weeks" (see) Coverage on the famous surgery for reasons not officially known at the start of the 1925 baseball season. Nice to have in this title.
Other news, spo... See More
Gerald Chapman convicted...
Item #648411
April 05, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1925
* Gerald Chapman convicted - death sentence
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHAPMAN CONVICTED, SENTENCED TO DEATH; HIS NERVE UNBROKEN" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2. Always nice to have no... See More
Gerald Chapman convicted...
Item #590389
April 04, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 4, 1925
* Gerald Chapman convicted - death sentence
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw
This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "CHAPMAN CONVICTED AND SENTENCED TO DIE ON GALLOWS JUNE 25TH NEXT; COUNSEL FOR BANDIT TO FILE APPEAL" and more with related pho... See More
Gerald Chapman convicted...
Item #618788
April 04, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1925
* Gerald Chapman convicted - death sentence
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw
The front page has a four column headline: "CHAPMAN FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER; DEATH PENALTY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, m... See More
1924 Mobster Dean O'Banion assassination...
Item #653680
November 14, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1924
* re. Dion O'Banion assassination
* Chicago mobster - bootlegger - racketeer
* North Side Gang leader
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Church Rites Denied For Chicago Gunman" with subhead. (see) This is early for Chicago mob news prior to Al Capone becoming a nationally known figure. Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More
Dion O'Banion assassination.....
Item #570154
November 13, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 13, 1924 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* $10,000 COFFIN FOR O'BANNION, DEAD GUNMAN
* Funeral of Slain Gang Leader Will Be Held Tomorrow
This tells of the recent assassination of Chicago mob boss Dean O'Banion. This is early for Chicago mob news prior to Al Capone becoming a nationally known figure.
Ot... See More
Dean O'Banion assassination...
Item #582175
November 11, 1924
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 11, 1924
* Dion O'Banion assassination (1st report)
* Chicago mobster & gunman
This 30+ page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "'ARCH CRIMINAL' OF CHICAGO SLAIN IN HIS FLOWER SHOP" and "Dead Gunman and Gangster Responsible for 25 Murders, Police Chief Says"
This tells of the assassination ... See More
Dion O'Banion assassination...
Item #569776
November 11, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 11, 1924
* Dion O'Banion assassination (1st report)
* Chicago mobster & gunman
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2: "NOTORIOUS CHICAGO GUNMAN KILLED BY RIVAL GANGSTERS" and "Dead Man, Dion O'Bannion, Believed to Be Responsible for at Least 25 Murders". Tells of the recent assassination of Chicag... See More
Woodrow Wilson's death....
Item #562949
February 04, 1924
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924
* Death of President Woodrow Wilson
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON WILSON TO TAKE PLACE ON NEXT WEDNESDAY" with subheads that include: "WHOLE NATION MOURNS DEATH OF WOODROW WILSON" and much more with nice black bordered photo of Wilson.
Other news of th... See More
Harding disturbed that Prohibition is not being enforced...
Item #652185
November 25, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 25, 1922 A ftpg. headline: "PRES. HARDING GREATLY DISTURBED AT LAX ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION" and among the subheads: "Public Defiance of Volstead Act and Feeble Efforts at Enforcement Discussed at Friday's Cabinet Meeting".
Complete in 10 pages, bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.
Willis-Campbell Act signed into law...
Item #647804
November 24, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1921
* Willis-Campbell Act signed into law
* Prohibition - anti alcohol - beer
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "President Signs Anti-Beer Measure; Doctors Lose Right to Prescribe Beer" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, ge... See More
Death of a legendary name from the Old West: Bat Masterson... A prescription for beer during Prohibition...
Item #651688
October 26, 1921
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1921
* Bat Masterson death (1st report)
* Wild West gunfighter & author
The top of the middle column of page 19 has a great report on one of the legends of the Old West, noting: "BAT MASTERSON DIES AT EDITOR'S DESK" "Sporting Writer and Last of Old time Western Gun Fighters Was 67" "Bear Indians In Long Siege" "Deput... See More
The Chicago mob wars begin...
Item #597959
May 12, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1920
* "Diamond Jim" Colosimo, early Chicago mobster
* Al Capone comes to Chicago
* Crime wars begin
Page 2 has an article: "James Colosimo Slain At Restaurant Door" "Chicago Underworld Character Is Shot Dead by an Unknown Person" with various details.
This was James "Big Jim" of &quo... See More
Prohibition in America starts...
Item #579926
January 19, 1920
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1920
* Prohibition in America starts
* No beer - liquor
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"SUPREME COURT IS SPEEDING UP DRY DECISION" "Permits Rhode Island To Institute Original Proceeding To Test" "Validity Of Prohibition Act" which tells of the start of prohi... See More
Prohibition begins... No Beer...
Item #569252
January 16, 1920
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 16, 1920 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "J. BARLEYCORN IS MOURNED AT 36-HOUR WAKE" "New Yorkers Drown Grief In Final Toasts, But, Oh, What a PriceThey Paid !" "AND DAYBREAK MEANS NOTHING" and more. (see)
Tells of the upcoming official start of proh... See More
Prohibition to begin... No beer...
Item #570488
January 16, 1920
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 16, 1920 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "PROHIBITION INTO EFFECT TOMORROW" "After 12:01 A. M. Saturday Not Barrel of Intoxicating Liquor, Case of Wine or Keg Of Beer Can Be Made" "Possession of Private Still for Manufacture of Whiskey Unlawful--Some Bootlegging Is Looked Fo... See More
1919 War-time prohibition taking effect...
Item #665018
July 03, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 3, 1919
* War-time prohibition takes effect
The front page has a one column heading: "Reports Say Dry Law Is Enforced" with subhead. (see) Coverage on wartime prohibition act 1st taking effect.
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, good condition.
War-time prohibition taking effect in 1919....
Item #673816
July 01, 1919
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 1, 1919
* War-time prohibition takes effect
The front page has a three column headline: "ATLANTIC CITY DEFIANTLY SELLS ANY KIND OF LIQUOR TODAY" with subhead. (see)
1st report coverage on wartime prohibition act taking effect. Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Wartime Prohibition Act calls for an early "Prohibition"...
Item #656170
June 30, 1919
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, June 30, 1919
* War-time prohibition taking effect (eve)
The ftpg. has a report concerning what essentially was an early Prohibition., as Massachusetts would go "dry" on July 1. Column heads including: "PREPARING FOR DROUGHT" "Thousands Throng Bottled Liquor Establishments" "Buy Heavily Under the Shadow of Prohibition" ... See More
War-time prohibition taking effect in 1919....
Item #622693
June 30, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1919
* War-time prohibition taking effect (eve)
The front page has a one column heading: "WAR PROHIBITION REPEAL HANGS ON ATTORNEY GENERAL" with subheads. (see) Coverage on wartime prohibition act taking effect (eve).
Other news of the day. Complete in 28 pages, some brown toning, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
War-time prohibition taking effect in 1919....
Item #614093
June 27, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 27, 1919
* War-time prohibition taking effect
The front page has an article headed: "DRY LAW UPHELD IN COURT OF APPEALS" "Decision Announced in New York Dismisses the Preliminary Injunction Granted Brewers Against District Attorney"
Other news of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light browning, a few small margin tears, generally... See More
Fight for prohibition.... drys winning...
Item #614450
June 19, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 19, 1919
* U.S. prohibition fight
* Drys winning
The front page has an article headed: "DRY REPEALER IS LOST IN SENATE" "Action Makes It Practically Certain United States Will Become Bone Dry on July 1--..."
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Prohibition ratification & laws outlined....
Item #618748
January 20, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, January 20, 1919
* re. Prohibition ratification
* Laws to be enforced
The front page has one column headings: "LAWS OUTLINED FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION" "Precedent for Proclaiming the Enactment of Federal Amendment to Be Followed--Need Measures to Make It Effective" (see) Ratification of the 18th Amendment was made just a few da... See More
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