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710325

After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

Item #710325

March 10, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger

* Post famous wooden gun escape

* Hunted in the Midwest




The front page has a one column heading: "NEW DILLINGER HUNT ON; SHOTS HALT POLICE CAR" with subhead. Related photo on page 4. (see images) This was probably one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.

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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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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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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* Severson Act - enforcement bill repealed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.

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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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709499

Prohibition ends in 1933 Tennessee....

Item #709499

July 21, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1933 



* End of Prohibition in Tennessee

* Beer - liquor returns




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TENNESSEE VOTES FOR REPEAL WETS WINNING IN CITIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of Tennessee ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous... See More  

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709456

Prohibition ends in 1933 Iowa, Conn. & NH....

Item #709456

June 21, 1933

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 21, 1933 



* End of Prohibition - repeal

* Iowa - Connecticut - New Hampshire

* Beer - liquor returns




The front page has a one column heading: "DRY IOWA JOIN REPEAL PARADE" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the states of Iowa, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibition.

Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in nic... See More  

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709354

1930 Herbert Hoover & prohibition laws....

Item #709354

January 14, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 14, 1930



* Herbert Hoover message to U.S. Congress

* Prohibition & the enforcement of the Dry Law




The front page has a five column heading: "Fight Opens on Hoover Dry Proposals" with many subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on page 4 with text to Congress.

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709033

Prohibition ends in Alabama & Arkansas....

Item #709033

July 19, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1933 



* End of Prohibition - repeal

* Alabama & Arkansas

* Beer - liquor returns




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "REPEAL WINS IN ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS BY 3 TO 2; LARGE WET VOTE IN CITIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the states of Alabama and Arkansas ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to hav... See More  

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708553

Prohibition in 1917 America...

Item #708553

December 18, 1917

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, December 18, 1917



* America prohibition adopted

* House approves with vote



The front page has a one column heading: "'DRY' PLAN NOW UP TO VOTES OF STATES" (see images) Coverage on prohibition being adopted United States law. It would come in effect in January of 1919. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp&qu... See More  

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708413

Fight over prohibition....

Item #708413

December 22, 1932

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, December 22, 1932



* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HOUSE ADOPTS THE BEER BILL" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, a few small margin tears, generally in good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More  

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708245

The 1928 kidnapping of little Billy Ranieri...

Item #708245

September 16, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1928



* Billy Ranieri kidnapped by the mafia

* Chicago child Kidnapping

* Best title to be had (rare)




The front page has a five column heading: "Lombardo Deal in Kidnapping Barred" with subheads. (see images)



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707392

Prohibition ends in 1933 Oklahoma & more....

Item #707392

July 12, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 12, 1933 



* End of Prohibition in Oklahoma

* Connecticut & New Hampshire

* Beer - liquor returns




The front page has a five column heading: "Beer Is Voted, but Troops Guard It" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the states of Oklahoma, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notab... See More  

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707320

Ratification of the repeal of prohibition in 1933 Illinois...

Item #707320

July 11, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 11, 1933 



* End of Prohibition in the state of Illinois

* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted

* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment




The front page has a one column heading: "ILLINOIS, TENTH STATE, RATIFIES DRY LAW REPEAL" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on the state of Illinois ratifying... See More  

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706350

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

Item #706350

February 26, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 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: "Capone Opens Florida Manor to the Gentry" Three related photos on the back page show a scene at the gangsters funeral, Capone's Miami h... See More  

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705852

1924 Newton Gang Rondout train robbery...

Item #705852

June 15, 1924

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 15, 1924



* Rondout Illinois train robbery

* Largest in United States history

* Newton Gang - prohibition era outlaws




The front page has a great banner headline for display: "CONFESSES MAIL ROBBERY" with subheads. (see images) Great for display. Nice to have in this Chicago publication, near the location of this infamous crime.

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704580

1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #704580

July 03, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1928



* Fight for legal alcohol

* 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 fight against prohibition in Chicago that reads: "DRYS OPEN A 'FIGHT FOR LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

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704550

Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...

Item #704550

November 17, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 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 five column heading: "Say Dry Repeal Would Save Billion" with subheads. (see images)

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703639

1936 Brady Gang jail escape...

Item #703639

October 12, 1936

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1936



* Greenfield, Indiana jail break

* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout

* Bangor, Maine fame




The front page has a nice banner headline: "KILLERS BREAK INDIANA JAIL" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. This was about a year prior to their infamous shootout with F.B.I. agents in Bangor, Maine.

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703081

Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...

Item #703081

November 11, 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  

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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.

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702606

1919 War-time prohibition taking effect...

Item #702606

June 23, 1919

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1919



* War-time prohibition takes effect



The front page has a one column heading: "WETS DESPERATE IN PRESENT CRISIS" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on wartime prohibition act 1st taking effect.

Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, good condition.

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702546

1930 John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination...

Item #702546

March 06, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1930



* John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination

* Chicago gangster and beer baron

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline: "SLAY DINGBAT OBERTA, PAL" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More  

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702355

1923 Chicago gangland war... Control for beer...

Item #702355

September 24, 1923

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 24, 1923



* Battle for the liquor - beer control

* Chicago gangland wars

* Mob boss Johnny Torrio 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: "JAIL 827 IN BIG BEER DRIVE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Relat... 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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701997

"Public Enemy No. 1" captured... Alvin Karpis...

Item #701997

July 28, 1936

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1936



* Alvis (creepy) Karpis gets life

* Last public Enemy No. 1

* Early F.B.I. case




The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "KARPIS AND AID GIVEN LIFE FOR HAMM KIDNAPPING" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on former "public enemy no. 1" gangster, Alvin Karpis, receiving a life sentence for his crimes.

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701925

Texas Guinan police raid... queen of the night clubs...

Item #701925

November 12, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1929



* Texas Guinan police raid

* 'Club Royale' & more night clubs

* "Queen of the night clubs" - actress

* Prohibition era speakeasy fame

* Best publication to be had (very rare)




The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Tex Guinan Gives Drys Big Hand In Night Club Raid" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be a ... See More  

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701810

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  

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701703

Al Capone hitman Gus Winkler...

Item #701703

May 07, 1933

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1933



* Gus Winkler is found guilty

* Concealed weapon charge

* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect

* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a one column heading: "Find Winkler Guilty; Gets Year in Jail" First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Winkler. (see images) Wi... 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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701506

1923 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #701506

January 27, 1923

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1923



* Frederick Lundin's corruption in the Windy city

* Chicago gangland wars in it's infancy

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such




The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning very early corruption in Chicago that was a prelude to the gangland wars: "INDICT LUNDIN AS BOODLER" with... 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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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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699690

End of U.S. prohibition nears in 1932...

Item #699690

August 12, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 12, 1932



* The United States prohibition to end ?

* President Herbert Hoover admits failure

* President nomination address




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOOVER URGES REFORM OF NATION'S DRY LAWS IN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH" with subheads. (see) Text of Hoover's acceptance address as well.

Complete with 24 pages, light tonin... See More  

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699325

1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #699325

January 26, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1928



* Former police chief's house bombed

* 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: "FITZMORRIS' HOME BOMBED" with subheads. A few related ph... See More  

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698973

Ratification of the repeal of prohibition....

Item #698973

May 24, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1933 



* End of Prohibition in New York State

* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted

* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment




The top of the front page has a three line, two column headline: "REPEAL BY 20 TO 1 IS VOTED IN STATE; 6TH WET VICTORY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of New York ratifying the repeal of Proh... See More  

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698795

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

Item #698795

September 07, 1930

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  

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698677

1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #698677

December 08, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1930



* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era w/ report

* 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: "GETS BOMB BY MAIL; KILLED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Two related photos ar... See More  

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697644

Al "Scarface" Capone indicted in 1931...

Item #697644

June 13, 1931

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1931  



* Al 'Scarface' Capone indicted

* Volstead Act conspiracies

* Prohibition era - Beer




The front page has a one column head: "JURORS INDICT CAPONE, 68 AIDS" with subhead. First report coverage on the possible fall of Al Capone's beer baron enterprise. They would eventually get him on income tax evasion charges that same year.

Comp... See More  

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697361

1920 Parnell Bridge Ambush... Cork, Ireland...

Item #697361

January 05, 1920

THE DAY, New London., Conn., Jan. 5, 1920



* Parnell Bridge Ambush - Cork, Ireland

* Irish War of Independence - IRA vs. RIC

* United States prohibition upheld




The front page has a one column heading: "FRESH SERIES OF IRISH OUTBREAKS" (see images)

Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More  

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697253

Jeff Sweetser and Chick Evans... 1923 amateur golf...

Item #697253

July 28, 1923

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1923  The Sports Section tells of Jess Sweetser defeating Chick Evans in the semi-final for the 1923 Western Amateur Golf Championship. The previous year Sweetser defeated Bobby Jones to win the championship, and this was the final step in his request to repeat. Unfortunately he would lose in the final round. Nice to have both Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans sho... See More  

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697079

After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

Item #697079

March 13, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger

* Post famous wooden gun escape




Page 5 has two separate reports with one column headings: "TWO LOST JURORS DELAY INQUIRY OF DILLINGER BREAK" "TROOPS GUARD GOV. WHITE IN DILLINGER SCARE" with subheads. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohib... See More  

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697016

1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

Item #697016

June 19, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1930



* POLICE and POLITICS

* 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 for display that concerns the gangland wars in Chicago announcing: "'CLEAN UP CITY,' ALCOCK TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display.

When... See More  

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696973

Prohibition ending in the South...

Item #696973

July 09, 1933

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1933 



* End of Prohibition - repeal

* Southern states ratification ?

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR

* Beer - liquor returning

* Amelia Earhart record flight




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL ASKED IN PUBLIC PLEA BY ROOSEVELT" with subheads. (see images)

Also on the front page is a one column heading: "AME... See More  

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696913

Sale of 3.2 beer signals coming end of Prohibition...

Item #696913

April 09, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, April 9, 1933 



* Prohibition ends in America

* Beer returns - legal liquor




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPITAL STUDIES REPEAL; PRESIDENT REMAINS MUM" with subheads. (see images) More inside with related illustration and photo. This was the Cullen-Harrison Act which allowed for the sale of 3.2% beer throughout the n... See More  

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696774

Franklin D. Roosevelt... Prohibition ending...

Item #696774

March 14, 1933

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1933 



* 3.2 per cent beer voted on 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt  endorses

* Prohibition ending 



The front page has a one column heading: "NATION VISIONS BEER BY APRIL" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the impending end of prohibition in America.

Complete with 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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696735

Herbert Hoover's State of the Union Address....

Item #696735

December 09, 1931

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 9, 1931



* President Herbert Hoover

* State of the Union Address

* Great Depression & prohibition era




The front page has a one column heading: "'AID BUSINESS,' CONGRESS TOLD BY PRESIDENT" with many subheads. (see) Complete text of Hoover's annual message to Congress on page 12. Loads of text.

Complete with 28 pages, light toning an... See More  

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695178

Prohibition ends... Airship Akron disaster...

Item #695178

April 06, 1933

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, April 6, 1933



* End of Prohibition in America (1st report)

* Beer - liquor returns

* Airship Akron disaster




The top of the back page has a one column heading: "BEER ON SALE IN 19 STATES" with subhead. Other news of the day including a front page, 1st report on the USS Akron airship disaster.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the m... See More  

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694999

Ending of prohibition in Michigan...

Item #694999

April 13, 1933

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1933



* Prohibition ending in Michigan

* Beer - liquor soon to return

* Michigan Senate passes beer bill




The front page has a nice banner headline: "Senate Passes Beer Bill by 26 to 3 Vote" with subheads. (see) Prohibition would officially end a few weeks later.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning ... See More  

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694969

NYC mobster Vannie Higgins shot & killed...

Item #694969

June 20, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1932



* Vannie Higgins shot & killed

* NYC mobster - prohibition bootlegger

* "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss"




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VANNIE HIGGINS DIES, SILENT ON SLAYERS; POLICE MYSTIFIED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in ... See More  

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