Prohibition beginning in 1920 America...
Item #684977
January 13, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 13, 1920
* Prohibition beginning in America
* U.S. Supreme Court decision
* No beer - liquor
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "WETS LOSE NEW DECISION" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Nice to have from the city where prohibition would bring the rise of the gangster wars.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and a little ... See More
Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...
Item #684949
January 18, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1919
* re. Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins
* 18th Amendment ratification
* 3/4 of the states needed is met
The front page has a one column heading: PROHIBITION ISSUE UNDER LEGAL FIRE" with subheads. (see) Second report coverage on the ratification of the 18th amendment to the Constitution & causing Prohibition to take effect the next ... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #684942
December 27, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1930
* 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 concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "NORTH SIDE SHAKEN; 2 BOMBS" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page.
When it com... See More
Uylsses S. Grant... Cowboys...
Item #684878
August 01, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1885 Includes Supplement & "The Hero of Our Age" image.
Full ftpg: 'General Grant's Last Message' is quite somber, as he was near death. Halfpg: 'Dr. Ferran Inoculating for Cholera in Spain' Displayable fullpg. cowboy print: 'On A Hot Trail' shows cowboys on the hunt for Cheyennes. Fullpg: 'Death of Grant... See More
John Dillinger robs Greencastle, Indiana bank...
Item #684434
October 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1933.
* John Dillinger gang
* Greencastle, Indiana
* Largest bank robbery
The back page has a small & discrete report from Greencastle, Ind. that begins with: "Four men executed a daring robbery of the Central National Bank and Trust Company...." (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here but still a first report in this famous publication.
O... See More
Walter Liggett assassination... Kid Cann....
Item #684130
December 10, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 10, 1935
* Journalist Walter Liggett assassination
* Kid Cann - Isadore Blumenfeldd
* Jewish-American mobster - gangster
* Minneapolis, Minnesota organized crime
The front page has a one column photo of Walter Liggett headed: "Assassinated" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of American journalist Walter Liggett. Minneapoli... See More
Chicago wants Al "Scarface" Capone to leave...
Item #684037
March 22, 1930
TAUNTON DAILY TRIBUNE, Mass. March 22, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "CAPONE GIVEN SMALL CHOICE BY THE POLICE" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Al Capone turning himself in to Chicago police after returning to the city from a 10 month prison sentence in Philadelphia. He would never ... 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
Harlem mobster Casper Holstein kidnapping...
Item #683535
September 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1928
* Casper Holstein kidnapping
* Harlem Negro mobster leader
The front page has a one column heading: "RICH NEGRO SEIZED FOR $50,000 RANSOM" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Casper Holstein was a p... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933....
Item #683095
December 05, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 5, 1933.
* Prohibition ends (day of)
* Beer returns at midnight
* Legal liquor
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Ely Moves for Liquor Tonight as Soon as Utah Has Acted" with various subheads.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, tony binding holes along the spine, generally nice. Should b... See More
Prohibition in America in 1917...
Item #682910
December 20, 1917
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 20 1917
* America prohibition adopted
* House approves with vote
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "STATES PREPARE FOR INDORSEMENT OF PROHIBITION" with subhead. (see) Coverage on prohibition being adopted United States law. It would come in effect in January of 1919. Nice to have in this title which probably had pro... See More
Review & premiere of "The Godfather Part III", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682756
December 25, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1990
* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Godfather Part III" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Release of Walt Disney's "The Three Caballeros"... U.S. prohibition leader dies..
Item #682700
February 03, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3 & 5, 1945, along with the MINNIAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE's Picture Section, January 28, 1945
* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros
* William E. Johnson's death
This 2 issue set (with bonus Picture Section) covers the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action. Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starre... See More
Death of Charles Comiskey in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #682452
October 26, 1931
THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, October 26, 1931 A doubly significant issue with two notable reports on the front page. First is the report of the death of Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, headed: "Comiskey's Death Is Mourned by World of Sports" with a front page photo of him headed: "White Sox Owner Passes Away".
Much more reporting on his dea... See More
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated...
Item #682432
February 15, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1936 The top of the front page has column heads: "JACK M'GURN SHOT TO DEATH BY THREE MEN IN CHICAGO" "Gangster Standing With Back to Killers When They Enter Bowling Alley and Fire" "Comic Valentine Found Near Body" "Widow, Who Gave Alibi for Him in 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre' 7 Years Ago, Questi... See More
The Purple Gang of gangsters... The car that never was...
Item #682383
January 06, 1933
THE TOLEDO NEWS-BEE, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1933 The front page reports on a murder by the Purple Gang of Detroit while muscling into the rackets in Toledo. They were a criminal mob of bootleggers and hijackers comprised predominantly of Jewish gangsters, operating in Detroit during the 1920s of the Prohibition era and came to be Detroit's dominant criminal gang.
Also of interest is a... See More
Dillinger's fellow gangster is executed...
Item #682349
October 17, 1934
THE EL PASO TIMES, Texas, Oct. 17, 1934 The front page has a report of the Harry Pierpont execution, he a member of the John Dillinger gang.
The heading notes: "Harry Pierpont Executed; Dillinger Gangster Weeps While Awaiting His Death" 'Bad Man' Has Crying Sells In His Cell, Officials Report".
Complete in 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
re. John Dillinger's assassination in a Chicago newspaper....
Item #682330
July 28, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1934
* re. John Dillinger's assassination
* His last girlfriend Polly Hamilton
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
As a follow-up to the recent killing of gangster John Dillinger on the streets of Chicago, page 5 has a related article with one column heading: "HINT DILLINGER'S LAST GIRL MAY BE SUICIDE VICTIM" with subhead. (see) T... See More
1918 Cardinal James Gibbons against prohibition...
Item #682070
February 06, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1918
* Cardinal James Gibbons
* Catholic Church prelate
* Against prohibition
* Pro beer - liquor
The front page has a two column heading: "Cardinal Gibbons Announces Prohibition Amendment; Says Adoption Will Be Calamity". (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... 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
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #681940
November 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 20, 1930
* Chicago Outfit gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Jake Guzik - political greaser
* 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: "GUZIK, CAPONE CHIEF, GUILTY" with subheads. Nice for display. Photo of Gu... See More
More on the St. Valentine's Day massacre...
Item #681935
February 17, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
The front page has one column headings reporting on the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre, including: "CHICAGO MOBILIZES POLICE FOR DRY WAR" "Chief, Linking Liquor With the Killing of Seven, Orders Men to 'Get the Murderers'" &q
... See More
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
The front page has one column headings reporting on the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre, including: "CHICAGO MOBILIZES POLICE FOR DRY WAR" "Chief, Linking Liquor With the Killing of Seven, Orders Men to 'Get the Murderers'" &q
Great account of Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa, and why he disappeared...
Item #681734
September 08, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 8, 1975 A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page teases the lengthy article within: "The Billion-Dollar Reason for Hoffa's Disappearance" with a photo of Jimmy Hoffa as well.
Pages 6 and 7 are entirely taken up with the article, a detailed account concerning the missing labor union leader.
Jimmy Hoffa disappea... See More
John Dillinger in Centre County?...
Item #681686
June 26, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1934
* The hunt for John Dillinger
* In Centre County, PA?
* One month prior to death
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "John Dillinger reported Seen in County Yesterday"
See photos for text. This probably was not true but.....?
Other news of the day. Light bro... See More
Mob boss Whitey Bulger captured...
Item #681489
June 23, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2011
* James Whitey Bulger captured
* Winter Hill Gang mob boss
* Boston organized crime
* Movie "Black Mass" fame
The front page of section 2 has a one column heading: "CRIME BOSS HELD IN L.A." with subhead: "James 'Whitey' Bulger, sought in 19 slayings, fled arrest in Boston in 1994" and small photo. First report coverage... See More
Fight over U.S. prohibition...
Item #681482
January 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, January 18, 1931
* Prohibition in the United States
* Wests vs. Drys w/ Illustration
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BEST STRATEGY FOR THE WETS AS BECK SEES IT; The Pennsylvania Representative Asserts that Congress Has the Legal Right to Withhold Enforcement Appropriations and That Wets Need Only 200 Votes in the House to Bring... See More
Ol' Rip the Horned Toad... Chicago gangland wars...
Item #681360
January 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 20, 1929
* Ol' Rip the Horned Toad death - lizard
* Eastland, Texas Courthouse - entombed animal
* Chicago gangland wars - gangsters - underworld
The front page has a small one column heading within inset: "Toad That Set Scientists By the Ears Dies in Texas" (see)
Page 16 has a one column heading: "CHICAGO GANG WARS KILL 125 IN 9 YEARS" ... See More
Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond is shot...
Item #681278
April 27, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 27, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot
* New York City gangster
The front page has one column heads: "Gang Bullets Again Mow Down Legs Diamond" "Wounded Thug Chieftain Is Snatched From Death At Catskill Roadhouse" "Attack Veiled in Mystery" "Victim Taken to Hospital In Albany; Condition Not Believe To Be ... See More
Lou Gehrig... Babe Ruth... Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #681277
April 27, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot
* New York City gangster
* Babe Ruth in wheelchair photo
Page 27 features a photo of Babe Ruth in a wheelchair which is above an article titled: "Ruth, Back From Boston, Helped Into Wheel-Chair as 500 Watch" and another heading.
There is also an article with a heading: "Homer Taken From Gehrig" bec... See More
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated...
Item #680669
February 15, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 15, 1936
* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassination
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre fame
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: " 'Machine Gun' McGurn Is Slain in Chicago; Linked to St. Valentine 'Massacre' of 1929".
McGurn was the main hit man for Al Capone during the... See More
George 'Bugs' Moran arrested...
Item #680596
July 07, 1946
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1946
* George 'Bugs' Moran arrested
* Chicago Prohibition Gangster
Page 21 has a two column head: "Moran, Chicago 'Dry' Era Gangster, Held In Kentucky on Ohio Armed Hold-Up Charge." See photos for the report.
The complete 1st section only with all 38 pages. This is the rag edition, printed on very high quality newsprint meant
... See More
* George 'Bugs' Moran arrested
* Chicago Prohibition Gangster
Page 21 has a two column head: "Moran, Chicago 'Dry' Era Gangster, Held In Kentucky on Ohio Armed Hold-Up Charge." See photos for the report.
The complete 1st section only with all 38 pages. This is the rag edition, printed on very high quality newsprint meant
Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond convicted...
Item #679982
August 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 10, 1931
* Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond convicted
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "DIAMOND RULE ENDED, DECLARES BENNETT" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Quite uncommon temperance newspaper...
Item #679731
June 05, 1886
TEMPERANCE GAZETTE, Camden, New Jersey, June 5, 1886
* Rare publication
Printed in the masthead: "Devoted to the Cause of Temperance and the Sanctity of the Christian Sabbath". A quite uncommon title which supported the prohibition of alcohol. I don't believe we have ever offered this title before.
Four pages, wear at one of the upper folds causes loss with text loss als... See More
Early Chicago mafia in 1908 ?...
Item #679666
February 04, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 4, 1908
* Early example of Chicago gangland crime ?
* Italian Mafia - "Black Hand" in it's infancy
Page 2 has a two column heading: "BLACK HAND IS VISIBLE IN A CHICAGO CRIME" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not total... See More
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
1933 Chicago gangland war...
Item #679609
July 28, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1933
* Chicago gangland wars
* Post Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "START RACKET WAR ROUNDUP" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
W... See More
Al Capone tax evasion case, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #679608
June 08, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion case
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a one column heading: "HUNT CAPONE'S HIDDEN RICHES FOR U. S. DEBT" with subhead. (see)
Related photo is on the back page. Capone would plead guilty about a week later.
Terrific to have this report in a Chicago newspaper... See More
Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) suicide in 1943...
Item #679549
March 20, 1943
NEW YORK POST, March 20, 1943
* Frank Nitti suicide death (1st report)
* Al Capone henchman - gangsters
Page 4 has a two column heading: "Capone Gang 'Brians' Couldn't Take It--Indicted, Kills Self" with photo. First report coverage on famous Al Capone hitman, Frank Nitti, killing himself to avoid jail time.
Complete with 40 pages, tabloid size, light toning and minor... See More
1986 Mafia Commission trial ends w/ guilty...
Item #679503
November 20, 1986
USA TODAY, Nov. 20, 1986
* The Mafia Commission trial ends
* New York City crime families
The top of page 3 has a five column heading: "'Headless' mob still dangerous" with subhead and photos of three of the family bosses. (see)
Complete with all sections (40 pages), nice condition.
1969 Vito Genovese death... mob boss...
Item #679317
February 15, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 15, 1969
* Vito Genovese death (1st report)
* Italian American mobster boss
* Organized crime family - Mafia
Page 25 has a two column heading: "Vito Genovese, Crime Kingpin, Dies in Jail" (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, nice condition.
1935 Gangster Dutch Shultz NYC Funeral...
Item #679315
October 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer funeral
* Jewish gangster - beer baron - racketeer
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ FUNERAL IS HELD SECRETLY" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Complete with 42 pages, light toning at the... See More
Lucky Luciano gets long prison sentence...
Item #679303
June 18, 1936
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., June 18, 1936
* Lucky Luciano luck ends (1st report)
* New York City gangster sentenced
The front page has a two column heading: "'LONG PRISON SENTENCE GIVEN VICE RING CHIEF" with subhead. (see).
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good. Should be handled with care.... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #679086
January 30, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1930
* 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 concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "13 HURT BY NORTH SIDE BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
Whe... See More
American Legion fight to end Prohibition...
Item #678971
September 25, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1931
* Prohibition in the United States
* American Legion votes to end it
* Wets vs. Drys in Congress
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "LEGION DEMANDS DRY LAW REFERENDUM BUT VOTES DOWN NEW BONUS PROPOSAL; HYDE STUDIES BEER AS AID TO FARMING" with many subheads. Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Floyd Hamilton captured... Bonnie and Clyde...
Item #678857
August 22, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 22, 1938
* Floyd Hamilton capture
* Public enemy # 1
* Bonnie and Clyde fame
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Hamilton Wants To Die in Chair" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the capture of the last of the Bonnie & Clyde gang, Floyd Hamilton. He was also public enemy # 1 at the time.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Prohibition ending in NYC....
Item #678582
March 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1933
* U.S. Prohibition ends in NYC
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has one column headings: "CITY BEER SHORTAGE FEARED BY BREWERS" "New Jobs Put At 50,000" and more. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, rag e... See More
A Chicago newspaper on the tax evasion case of Al Capone...
Item #678511
October 17, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 17, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Day of the guilty verdict
* Infamous tax evasion trial
* Best title to be had - very rare
The front page has a one column heading: "FATE OF CAPONE WILL REST WITH THE JURY TODAY" with subhead and small photo of the leading prosecutor. Coverage continues on page 8. Capone would be found guilty on ... See More
Beginning of the Republican Party: nomination of their first Presidential candidate...
Item #678428
June 19, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 19, 1856
* Republican Party is formed
* John C. Fremont nomination
* 1st nominated for United States president
A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential nominee, John Fremont. The newly created political party held the prohibition of slavery as the principal issue of their platform.
The top of page 4 has a nice print... See More
Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered...
Item #678403
October 26, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 26, 1957
* Mob boss Albert Anastasia assassination
* Murder Inc. head
The front page has a two column heading: "Gang Rule Fight Seen In Anastasia Murder" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of NYC mob boss, Albert Anastasia.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...
Item #678085
September 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1929
* The Study club fire
* Detroit, Michigan disaster
* Illegal prohibition era nightclub
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "18 DIE, 47 INJURED IN FIRE AND PANIC IN DETROIT CABARET" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market... See More
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