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Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
John Dillinger hiding in 1934 Chicago...
Item #719990
June 28, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 28, 1934
* The hunt for John Dillinger
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Aide Albert Reilly arrested
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "Dillinger's Pal Is Seized In Bed By Federal Men" with subhead. Small photo of Reilly is on the back page. (see images) Nice to have in this Chicago publication, the city where he would eve... See More
John Dillinger Gang hunted.... Tommy Carroll...
Item #713885
June 08, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 8, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Tommy Carroll killed
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER GUNNER MEETS WATERLOO" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on American bank robber Tommy Carrol being shot & killed by police.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding slits along ... See More
John Dillinger & Joe DiMaggio...
Item #567721
June 08, 1934
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.
But what I think is a... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #556791
May 26, 1934
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...
Item #661870
May 18, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
John Dillinger's toy gun escape told....
Item #714956
May 08, 1934
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 1934... Verdict - longest racketeering trial to-date...
Item #690961
May 06, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 6, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Fostoria, Ohio bank robbery
* Chicago racketeering trial - longest criminal trial to-date
* Sapiro and 16 others acquitted
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "DILLINGER HUNT TURNS TO OHIO AFTER ROBBERY" with subheads.
The front page has the full banner heading: "FREE ALL 17 IN RACKET TRIAL&q... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago ?...
Item #659202
May 05, 1934
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...
Item #720300
April 28, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 28, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Binghamton New York sighting?
The front page has a one column heading: "Report Starts Outlaw Hunt At Binghamton" with subhead. (see images) Interesting report as Dillinger may have been sighted in Binghamton, New York, a few months befo
John Dillinger hunted in 1934....
Item #659097
April 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Hunted in North Midwest
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEALTH OFFICIAL AIDED DILLINGER" with subheads. (see) Coverage on John Dillinger being hunted after the shootout at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl
John Dillinger hunted in 1934....
Item #719575
April 25, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., April 25, 1934.
* John Dillinger's Little Bohemia Lodge escape
* Gang hunted in the upper Midwest
The front page has a one column heading: "Army of 5000 Officers Seeks John Dillinger" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: On April 25, 1934
John Dillinger's resort escape in 1934....
Item #676281
April 24, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., April 24, 1934.
* Post John Dillinger shootout & escape
* Little Bohemia Lodge resort - Wisconsin
* Gang hunted in the upper Midwest
The front page has a one column heading: "'Shoot To Kill' Order In Hunt For Dillinger" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the famous John Dillinger shootout escape at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin
John Dillinger robs Pana, Illinois bank ?...
Item #679610
April 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1934
* John Dillinger gang ?
* Pana, Illinois bank robbery
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "$27,629 BANK RAID LAID TO DILLINGER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on a bank holdup at Pana, Illinois. I cannot find anything online that connects Dillinger to this robbery, so was it him ?
Forty-four pages, various cutouts thro... See More
Al Capone works in prison...
Item #618206
April 14, 1934
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... Homer Van Meter...
Item #548321
April 13, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger
* Homer Van Meter
* Police station raid & escape
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DILLINGER TRAIL LEADS THROUGH SEVERAL STATES OF THE SOUTH" "Officers Trying to Head Off Flight of the Desperado."
Other news of the day throughout.
A few small b... See More
John Dillinger gang raids police station...
Item #657594
April 13, 1934
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
John Dillinger's escape with a wooden gun...
Item #720883
April 04, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post escape with wooden gun
* Crown Point, Indiana jail
* The hunt continues
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Pal, Shot In Fray, Is In Custody". (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.
AI notes: Eugene Green, a member of John Dillinger’s ga... See More
Chicago gangster Fred Goetz assassinated...
Item #701810
March 21, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1934
* Fred Goetz assassination
* "Shotgun" George Ziegler
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Chicago Outfit hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Shot Dead in Street; $1,000 Bill in Pocket" Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) When it comes to gangsters... See More
Dillinger's aid, Herbert Youngblood, killed...
Item #687162
March 17, 1934
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
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #658986
March 15, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JOHN DILLINGER PAROLE UNDER FIRE OF JURORS" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #712772
March 13, 1934
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...
Item #567829
March 11, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 11, 1934 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Dillinger's Aid Is Sent to Chair". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
The hunt for John Dillinger....
Item #568975
March 10, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 10, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GUN FIGHT NEW DILLINGER CLUE" "Fugitive Killer Believed to Have Had Hand in Chicago Suburb Battle".
Tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown Point IN jail with an alleged wooden gun.
Other news of the day.... See More
The hunt for John Dillinger in 1934....
Item #721164
March 10, 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.
Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI ... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #710870
March 09, 1934
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
The hunting of John Dillinger...
Item #570117
March 09, 1934
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
John Dillinger's famous escape...
Item #569711
March 07, 1934
CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, Ohio, March 7, 1934
* "U.S. Joins Search For Dillinger In Chicago"
* "Two Indiana Jail Attaches Accused of Assisting Escape"
John Dillinger was one of the main figures in history for causing the establishment of the FBI that is so well known today.
This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More
1934 John Dillinger...
Item #684019
March 06, 1934
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)
FR... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #576015
March 05, 1934
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1934
* re. John Dillinger Crown Point IN
* Investigation of famous Jail break
The front page has one column headlines: "Probe Escape Of Dillinger", "Grand Jury Ordered by Court to 'Name Parties Responsible'". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More
1934 John Dillinger On The Run...
Item #209202
March 05, 1934
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
John Dillinger escapes from prison...
Item #616636
March 04, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 4, 1934
* John Dillinger - Crown Point IN Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape
In the bottom half of the front page is a one column headline: "JOHN DILLINGER ELUDES POSSES" with subhead: "Woman Sheriff Asserts She Will Shoot Him Through Head on Sight". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.
Th... See More
Outlaw John Dillinger...
Item #580881
February 03, 1934
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.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 3... See More
John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...
Item #568252
January 30, 1934
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 Tucson AZ capture...
Item #566891
January 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1934
* John Dillinger headled back to jail - Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "SPEED EXTRADITION OF DILLINGER GANG" "Indiana Officers Reach Tucson and Dispatch the Papers to Governor Moeur" "Pierpont Tells Pol... See More
John Dillinger captured in 1934 Tucson...
Item #677538
January 28, 1934
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 captured... Lou Gehrig signs contract...
Item #675236
January 28, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1934
* John Dillinger capture
* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makley
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "WIRES TO DILLINGER SPUR $150,000 HUNT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the recent capture of John Dillinger at Tucson, Arizona.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
John Dillinger... Arizona capture...
Item #569532
January 28, 1934
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
John Dillinger captured...
Item #618930
January 26, 1934
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, Texas, January 26, 1934
* John Dillinger captured (1st report)
* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makely
* Tucson AZ Arizona
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "NOTORIOUS GANG CHIEF CAPTURED IN POLICE TRAP" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning, a little ... See More
1934 William Jack "Three Fingers" White assassination...
Item #681955
January 24, 1934
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
1934 Bonnie & Clyde reference...
Item #578587
January 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1934
* Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow
* Post Prison escape and gunfight
This 42 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 2: "Convict Caught in Texas".
A brief report tells of the capture of one of the prisoners Clyde Barrow help escape from prison. Rare to find reports mentioning Clyde Barrow prior to his death... See More
John Dillinger robbery & police shootout...
Item #714048
January 01, 1934
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
John Dillinger gang member captured in 1933......
Item #686435
December 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1933
* John Dillinger gang member captured
* Hilton Crouch - race car driver - getaway man
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Dillinger Gangster Captured In Chicago" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Dillinger gang member H.C. Crouch being captured.
Complete 1st section only with 64 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1933 search for Loch Ness Monster & John Dillinger.....
Item #722157
December 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1933
* Loch Ness Monster proof ?
* Beginning of the legendary hoax
* John Dillinger on the run
* Police raid on hideout
* Midwest bank robber
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "TRAIL OF 'MONSTER' SEEN IN SCOTLAND" with subheads. (see images)
And near the bottom of the front page is a two column headings that reads: &quo... See More
1933 John Dillinger hunted.....
Item #622249
December 22, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 22, 1933
* John Dillinger on the run
* Police raid on hideout
* Midwest bank robber
Page 6 has one column headings: "CHICAGO GANG TRIO IS SLAIN BY POLICEMEN" "Heavily Armed Men Are Shot Down Upon Resistance" 1st report coverage on the police raid upon a Dillinger hideout in which 3 of his gang members were killed. Dillinger had s... See More
Item #654669
December 15, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1933
* Crescent City, Florida
* School bus & train disaster
* John Dillinger gang member
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "10 CHILDREN KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Crescent city, Florida school bus tragedy.
The back page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER KILLS CHICAGO OFFICER" ... See More
End of Prohibition in 1933 Chicago...
Item #718247
December 12, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 12, 1933
* United States officially ends prohibition
* Repeal of the 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Beer & liquor returns for 1st time in 13 years
* Organized crime - gangster era speakeasies ending
Page 4 has various articles related to the recent end of prohibition in the United States with headings that include: "Tavern Owners Call on U. S. to S... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933....
Item #688507
December 06, 1933
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, December 6, 1933
* U.S. prohibition ends
* Beer returns - legal liquor
* 18th Amendment ratification
The front page has various headings re. the end of prohibition: "Old Boston Starts New Drinking as Thousands Restrain Cheers" and more. Coverage on the official end of prohibition in America.
Complete with 20+ pages, light toning and little wear at the margi... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933....
Item #691357
December 06, 1933
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 6, 1933
* U.S. prohibition ends (1st report)
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The front page has one column headings that include: "Repeal Adds New Problems To Old Ones" "Liquor Flows Freely in 19 States With Six More Expected" and more. (see) First report coverage on the official end of prohibition in America. Nice to have in... See More
1933 Prohibition ending (eve)...
Item #687121
December 04, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 4, 1933
* Prohibition ending (eve of)
* Day of Beer returns
* Legal liquor
The front page has a two column heading: "Wets Join Drys in Plea for Temperance as Arid Period Approaches End" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the impending end of prohibition in America the following day.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at ... See More
St. Joseph, Missouri Negro lynching...
Item #636897
November 29, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1933.
* Lloyd Warner Negro lynching
* St. Joseph MO Missouri
* Verne C. Miller slaying
* Gangster era gunman - bootlegger
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "MISSOURI OPENS LYNCHING INQUIRY" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the lynching of Negro Lloyd Warner in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The back page has a one column heading: "MILLER,... See More
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