Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934



 * Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)

* Instanbul, Turkey

* John Dillinger alive?



The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?



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John Dillinger & Joe DiMaggio...

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DILLINGER AIDE SLAIN BY 'HICK TOWN' POLICE" "Police Look For Clue To Dillinger's Fate" and more. Tells of the ongoing hunt for Dillinger last seen during the famous gun battle at Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.



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John Dillinger...

THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 26, 1934



* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted

* Two months before death



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "East Chicago Combed In Hunt for Dillinger".



Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Pennsylvania, May 18, 1934



* John Dillinger gang

* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery



The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Linked To Bank Holdup" with subhead: "Three Robbers Get $25,000 in Flint, Mich., Crime". (see)

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John Dillinger's toy gun escape told....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1934 



* Bank robber John Dillinger

* Crown Point, Indiana Jail

* Famous wooden gun escape told



The back page has an article headed: "Dillinger's Escape Described At Trial" "Warden Testifies About 'Toy Gun' as Deputy Is Accused of Aiding Outlaw". (see) This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United ... See More  

John Dillinger hunted in Chicago ?...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1934



* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago ?

* The city where he would be killed

* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout

* Best title to be had (rare as such)



The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Hunt Takes a Turn on High Seas" Related photo on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More  

John Dillinger hunted in 1934....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1934. ... See More  

John Dillinger's resort escape in 1934....

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Al Capone works in prison...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1934



* Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Chicago gangster boss

* Good behavior in prison ?



Page six has one column headings: "CAPONE RUNS STITCHING MACHINE IN PRISON" "Former Gangster is 'Behaving' and Hopes to Shorten Sentence" and more. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... See More  

John Dillinger gang raids police station...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1934



* John Dillinger gang raids police station

* Warsaw, Indiana

* Post famous escape from jail (wooden gun)



The front page has a one column heading: "Link Dillinger To New Raid ON Police Station" (see)

Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In gre... See More  

Dillinger's aid, Herbert Youngblood, killed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1934



* The hunt for John Dillinger

* Negro Herbert Youngblood Shot Dead

* Crown Point, Indiana escape partner

* re. famous wooden gun jail break



The front page has a one column heading: "AIDE, SHOT, REVEALS DILLINGER'S TRAIL" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, gen... See More  

1933 John Dillinger Mason City, Iowa robberry...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., March 14, 1934 



* John Dillinger bank robbery 

* Post wooden gun escape 

* Mason City, Iowa 



The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER THOUGHT TO BE LEADER" First report coverage of the bank robbery in Mason City, Iowa that was later proven to be indeed John Dillinger's work. This was done shortly after his famous wo... See More  

After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 13, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger gang

* Post famous wooden gun escape



The front page has a two column heading: "Ohio Fears Dillinger Raid; Mysterious Call IS Traced"

The top of the back page has a very small and discrete article headed: "Dillinger Feat Inspires Prisoner In Calhoun Jail" (see images)

Complete with all 38 pages, rag editio... See More  

Dillinger gang... Harry Pierpont sentenced to death...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 11, 1934.



* Harry Pierpont death sentence

* John Dillinger gang member

* Prohibition era gangster

* Hunt for Dillinger after famous escape



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HARRY PIERPONT GUILTY; TO GET ELECTRIC CHAIR" with subhead. Photo of Pierpont is on page 19. (see images)

Also on page 3 is another one column heading: "STATE TO... See More  

The hunt for John Dillinger in 1934....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1934



* John Dillinger hunted in the Midwest

* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail escape



The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S SHOTS STOP PURSUING CAR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the hunt for John Dillinger shortly after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana jail.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More  

The hunting of John Dillinger...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 9, 1934



* Outlaw John Dillinger

* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail break



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "GAS ATTENDANT SEES DILLINGER" and "Outlaw Roams About Chicago Heavily Armed as Police Hunt in Vain". This tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown P... See More  

After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 9, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger

* Post famous wooden gun escape

* Now in the city where he would be killed



The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Seen on South Side; Push Manhunt" Coverage continues on page 4 with related photo. Another related photo is on the back page. (see images) This was probably one of the most famous escape... See More  

1934 John Dillinger...

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Penn., March 6, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger

* re. Crown Point, Indiana Jail

* re. Famous wooden gun escape

* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***



The top of the front page has one column headings: "'Shoot On Sight' Is Police Order In Dillinger Hunt" and "Dillinger Captured Near Here Yesterday false Report States" with subheads. (see)

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1934 John Dillinger On The Run...

NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1934. Front page 3 line, 1 column headline: Dillinger Eludes Hunt In 4 States; Kill Order Issued & subheads: Cordon Is Thrown Over Roads To Ohio, Missouri, Illinois & Indiana Police Search Chicago Underworld--Investigation of Jail Break Is Begun & a few others. 34 pages in good condition except for usual browning at the margins.... See More  

Outlaw John Dillinger...

NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1934  Page 3 has one column headings: "Dillinger Is Reindicted", "Faces Death Penalty in Murder of Patrolman O'Malley"



This was when he predicted they could not hold him & soon after this, he escaped with his famous wooden gun at Crown Point Jail in Indiana.



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John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 30, 1934 



* John Dillinger headled back to jail 

* Crown Point Jail, Indiana 

* Tuscon Arizona capture 



This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "DILLINGER IN PLANE ON WAY TO INDIANA" "Outlaw Chief Fights, Kicks and Screams as Officers Shackle Him for Trip" and more. See photos ... See More  

John Dillinger captured in 1934 Tucson...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 28, 1934 



* John Dillinger & gang captured

* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makely

* Tucson AZ Arizona - Mary Kinder



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SPEED PLANS TO SEND DILLINGER AND 3 TO CHAIR" with subhead. (see) Dillinger would be sent to Crown Point Jail in Indiana where he would make his famous "wooden" gun escape... See More  

John Dillinger... Arizona capture...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 28, 1934 



* John Dillinger - Arizona capture (in jail) 

* Extradition back to Indiana planning 



This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "INDIANA TO GET DILLINGER GANG" "Extradition Plans Are Announced at Office of Governor of Arizona"



Other news of the day. Rag edition with minor spine wear, oth... See More  

1934 William Jack "Three Fingers" White assassination...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Jan. 24, 1934



* William Jack "Three Fingers" White assassination

* Chicago prohibition era gangster - Chicago Outfit



The front page has a one column heading: "White's Name Erased From List By Death". (see)

Twelve pages, light toning and wear with a few small tears at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More  

John Dillinger robbery & police shootout...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1934



* John Dillinger gang robbery & shootout

* Evergreen Park, Illinois roadhouse



The back page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER BATTLES POLICE IN CHICAGO" with subheads. First report coverage on the John Dillinger shootout outside the Beverly Garden Dine and Dance roadhouse. Nice to have in this World famous publication.

Complete with all... See More