1966 James Brown & The Byrds concert ads...
Item #703401
March 17, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 17, 1966
* American singer James Brown "Mr. Dynamite"
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Byrds - rock band upcoming performances ad
Page 16 has a small advertisement for a "Mr. Dynamite James BROWN" performance at Madison Square Garden. He is known as the "Godfather of Soul".
Another ad on... See More
1970 The Snake Pit (Gay Bar) police raid...
Item #703358
March 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 19, 1970
* The Snake Pit - gay bar police raid
* After-hours homosexual establishment
* NYPD inspector Seymour Pine
* Woodstock revisited with photos
The front page has a two column heading: "The Boys in the Snake Pit: Games 'Straights' Play" with lead-in: "'Remember the Stonewall !'" and 2... See More
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
John Dillinger gang raids police station...
Item #702877
April 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1934
* John Dillinger gang raids police station
* Warsaw, Indiana
* Post famous escape from jail (wooden gun)
The back page has one column headlines that include: "DILLINGER RAIDS A POLICE STATION" "With Youth He Forces Warsaw, Ind., Patrolman to Take Him to Arsenal" "Killer Fails To Shoot" and more with related photo. Always nic... See More
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
Hauptmann is electrocuted for the murder of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #702693
April 04, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., April 4, 1936
* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
The front page has a banner headline: "Bruno's Secret Dies With Him" with subheads. (see images)
More on this on pages 4 and 5 as well.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #702611
November 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 19, 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: "U.S. LAWYERS VOTE WET 2 TO 1" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities ... See More
1932 fight over prohibition....
Item #702610
December 22, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 22, 1932
* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "3.2. BEER BILL PASSED BY HOUSE, 230 TO 165; SENATE TO SPEED VOTE" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on page 2.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Frank Costello charged gambling racket...
Item #702609
March 12, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1949
* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss
* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* Charged for slot machines gambling racket
The front page has a two column heading: "Costello 'Slot Machine' Czar Of U. S., California Charges" (see images)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
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.
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
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
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #702354
February 26, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 26, 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 3 has a one column heading: "ORDER ARREST OF 17 AS SUSPECTS IN GANG KILLING" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. Report contains a list of possible suspect... See More
Premiere of 'The Godfather', plus an early review...
Item #702057
March 23, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 23, 1972
* Opening day of original "The Godfather" movie review
* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino - Francis Ford Coppola
* Opening week premiere advertisement
The iconic move 'the Godfather' premiered at the Lowes Theater in New York City on March 15. It would not open at other theaters until March 21. Inside ... See More
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
"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.
When it comes t... See More
Last of the Bonnie & Clyde gang is captured: from the city where it happened...
Item #701960
August 22, 1938
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, Aug. 22, 1938
* Floyd Hamilton captured
* Public enemy # 1
* Bonnie and Clyde fame
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page has a nearly banner headline announcing: "Police Capture Hamilton and Pal Without a Shot" with a subhead: "Most-Sought Pair In Dallas 2 Days" with 6 related photos. The report begins: "The... See More
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
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
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
John Dillinger gang loses another...
Item #701619
December 18, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Joseph Burns captured
The front features a nice banner headline: "NEW TOUHY GANG U.S. TARGET" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the capture of Joseph Burns. Photo of Burns is on the back page.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
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
1929 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #701604
September 02, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 2, 1929
* Henry "Hoops a Daisy" Connors
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a five column heading: "Gangster Slain in Clark Street Cafe" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) When it comes to g... See More
John Gotti guilty verdict, in a New York City newspaper...
Item #701597
April 03, 1992
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 3, 1992
* John Gotti guilty verdict (1st report)
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This famous tabloid newspaper has a great displayable front page heading and photo concerning mob leader John Gotti's guilty verdict, which ended up being his last day of freedom in society.
The front page has a great headline: "GONE FELLA" with: "Gotti... See More
1951 Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...
Item #701508
March 16, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1951
* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss
* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce
* Rosenbergs atomic bomb spy case
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "COSTELLO DEFIES SENATORS, WALKS OUT OF HEARING HERE; FACES ARREST ON CONTEMPT" with subheads and related photo showing Costello ... See More
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
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
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
Al Capone freed from prison....
Item #700606
November 16, 1939
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., November 16, 1939
* Al 'Scarface" Capone freed from prison
* Chicago gangster becomes a free man again
* United States Penitentiary, Lewisburg. Penn.
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Al Capone Is Freed; O'Hare Slaying Laid To Ex-'Czar's' Gang" with subheads. (see) Photo of Capone is on page 12.
Complete ... See More
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
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
John Dillinger raids police station... Germany quits League...
Item #699607
October 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1933
* Germany quits League of Nations
* Adolph Hitler's 1st step to ruthlessness
* John Dillinger raids police station
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE AND ARMS PARLEY; HITLER SCORES TREATY, DEMANDS EQUALITY; CALLS ELECTION NOV. 12 TO OBTAIN APPROVAL" with many subheads. (see) This would be the... See More
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
Gangster Lucky Luciano... 1935 Helena earthquake...
Item #699289
November 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 1, 1935
* Charles "Lucky" Luciano
* re. Dutch Schultz murder
* New York City gangster - mob boss
* 1935 Helena earthquake
The front page has a one column heading: "LUCIANA IS LINKED TO 3 BRONX DEATHS; GANG LIST ISSUED" with subheads. (see) Was he responsible for the recent murder of fellow NYC gangster Dutch Schultz ?
Lucky Luciano ranks... See More
Frank Costello arrested for tax evasion...
Item #699192
October 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1939
* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss
* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* Arrested for income tax evasion re. gambling
The top of back page has a one column heading: "'SLOT MACHINE KING' IS ARRESTED HERE" with subheads. (see images for text)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pa... See More
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
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #698862
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIGGER MEN BARE 'CONTRACT' MURDERS FOR BIG RACKETEERS" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great... See More
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
Mobster Joseph Barbara death...
Item #698686
June 18, 1959
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 18, 1959
* Joseph Barbara death - "Joe the Barber"
* Bufalino crime family mob boss
* Apalachin meeting fame - Costa Nostra - Mafia
The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "Barbara, Closemouthed Host of Gangland Parley, Dies" with small photo of Barbara, (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, generally ... See More
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
Review & premiere of "Goodfellas", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #698620
September 19, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 19, 1990
* Best "Goddfellas" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Martin Scorsese - crime - mobsters - mafia
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Goodfellas" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
Crime boss Paul Castellano assassination...
Item #698209
December 17, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 17, 1985
* Paul Castellano assassination
* American crime boss - "Big Paulie"
* Head of the Gambino crime family
The front page is a one column heading: "Reputed Top Mafia Leader Slain in N.Y." First report coverage continues inside with photo of Castellano. (see) His murder was ordered by John Gotti, who took over as boss.
Complete with ... See More
Gangster Dutch Schultz is shot dead...
Item #698127
October 25, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Oct. 25, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer shot dead
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "DUTCH SCHULTZ AND THIRD AID DE OF WOUNDS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes and minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Dutch Schultz assassination...
Item #698006
October 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1935.
* Dutch Schultz assassination
* Jewish-American mobster
* Hunt for the killers in NYC
The top of the front page has one column heading: "SCHULTZ'S RECORDS OF RACKET DEALS CHECKED FOR CLUES" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1934 Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania....
Item #697951
November 06, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 6, 1934
* Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania
* Democratic parade shooting
* "Big Joe" Bruno
The front page has a one column heading: "POLITICAL FEUD TAKES 3 LIVES" with subhead. (see images) Another related article on the front page. First report coverage on the Kelayres massacre, an attack on Democratic parade marchers near Hazleton, Pennsylvan... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond is shot... Fred 'Killer' Burke...
Item #697890
April 28, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot
* New York City gangster
* Fred 'Killer' Burke gets life
The top of the front page has a two-column head: "CLEAN-UP OF DIAMOND GANG ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR; WOUNDED LEADER IS DYING" with subheads and lengthy reporting.
Also on the front page is a two-column heading: "'Killer' Burke Gets... See More
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
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
Modoc Indian War...Captain Jack....
Item #697471
June 05, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, June 5, 1873
* Modoc Indians War - lava beds
* Captain Jack & Scarface Charley
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The top of the front page has one column headings: "The Modocs" "Captain Jack in Irons--Scar-face Charley Indignant" (see images)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
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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