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
The Godfather: opening review and advertisement...
Item #697010
March 19, 1972
SUN TIMES, Chicago, March 19, 1972
* "The Godfather" pre-opening review & ad
* Italian-American mafia film - movie
* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino w/ photos
* Director Francis Ford Coppola
This newspaper has the significant review and advertisement for the movie "The Godfather" The front page of the "Showcase" section has a heading: "&... See More
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
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
Charles Lindbergh invents artificial heart ?...
Item #696897
June 21, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 21, 1935
* Charles Lindbergh & Dr. Alexis Carrel
* Perfusion pump (artificial heart) invention
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Lindbergh--Adds to Fame; Organs Revived After Death by His Research" with photo of Lindbergh. (see images) First report coverage on the invention of the Carrel-Lindbergh perfusion pum... See More
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
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #696753
February 28, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
* Charles Lindbergh airplane crash in Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER HELD IN KILLING OF 7" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the capture of Al Capone henchman, Jack McGurn, for his role in the St. Valentine&... See More
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
Prohibition ends in Iowa, Conn. & NH....
Item #696496
June 21, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 21, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Iowa - Connecticut - New Hampshire
* Beer - liquor returns
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Conn. and N. H. Vote For Dry Law Repeal; Iowa Trend Is Wet" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the states of Iowa, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibit... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #696416
January 24, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 24, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
* Loads of court testimony
The front page has a banner headline: "Testifies Ladder Fit in Hauptmann Car" with subheads. Coverage continues inside with related photo and testimony.
Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
* Loads of court testimony
The front page has a banner headline: "Testifies Ladder Fit in Hauptmann Car" with subheads. Coverage continues inside with related photo and testimony.
Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Golden age of gangsters... Mob...
Item #696027
May 09, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1950
* The golden age of gangsters - mob - crime bosses
* Frank Costello - Meyer Lansky - Ralph Capone
* Joe Adonis - Mickey Cohan - racketeering inquiry
The top of front page has a one column heading: "COSTELLO ON LIST OF 150 RACKETEERS IN U.S. CRIME QUEST" with subheads. (see)
Completer with 60 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #695937
February 17, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone & politics
* Mayor William "Big Jim" Thompson
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a five column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "Lyle Reveals $150,000 Capone Fund" with subheads. Coverage ... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone enters Alcatraz...
Item #695640
August 23, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 23, 1934
* Al "Scarface" Capone - Gangster - Mob boss
* Alcatraz Island Prison - San Francisco Bay
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Capone Is Locked in Prison on Lonely Alcatraz Island After Shift from Atlanta" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, a little wear ... See More
Kansas City massacre... Pretty Boy Floyd...
Item #695541
June 18, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 18, 1933
* Kansas City massacre
* Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
* Bank robber Frank Nash
The front page has a one column heading: "FEDERAL AGENTS JOIN HUNT FOR SLAYERS OF FIVE" with subhead. Three related photos on page 17. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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Great account of Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa, and why he disappeared...
Item #695418
September 08, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 8, 1975
* Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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 entire... See More
Floyd Hamilton captured... Bonnie and Clyde...
Item #695344
August 22, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 22, 1938
* Floyd Hamilton capture
* Public enemy # 1
* Bonnie and Clyde fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Outlaw Caught Fleeing G-Men" 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 20 pages, light toning and a ... See More
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
Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....
Item #695171
February 26, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States
* Contempt of Court trial starts w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE PUT ON TRIAL; COURT ROOM GUARDED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Capone. He would be found guilty and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months. Always nice t... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #695047
January 23, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 23, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
The front page has a banner headline: "BRUNO PUT AT KIDNAP SCENE" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with some testimony. Two related photos are on the back page including one of the ladder.
Other news, sports and adverti
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
The front page has a banner headline: "BRUNO PUT AT KIDNAP SCENE" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with some testimony. Two related photos are on the back page including one of the ladder.
Other news, sports and adverti
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
Early Al 'Scarface' Capone report...
Item #694971
July 28, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1926
* Early Al "Scarface" Capone w/ photo
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "U.S. Al Caponi to Give Up Today" Photo of Capone is on the back page with heading: "Al Caponi surrenders" This is a early and rare to find report on this infamous gangste... See More
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
Prohibition ends in the United States...
Item #694777
April 11, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1933
* Prohibition ends
* Beer returns
* Legal liquor
The front page has a one column heading: "WHAT! NO BEER? CONFLICT RAGES IN THE SUBURBS" with subheads. (see) More on page 6. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of... See More
Prohibition coming to an end in 1933...
Item #694491
March 21, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 21, 1933
* Prohibition ending - beer & wine returning
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Adolph Hitler gaining power
The front page has a five column heading: "Way Cleared for Beer by April 5" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for the requirements of ins... See More
The Brady Gang shootout in 1937...
Item #694428
May 26, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 26, 1937
* Al Brady Gang escape
* Goodland, Indiana
* Bank robbery
The front page has a great banner headline: "CIRCLE INDIANA KILLER GANG" with subhead. Nice for display. A few related photos on the back page including one of Al Brady. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #694392
July 26, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1929
* Extortion at the dog tracks
* 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: "BOMB THREAT BY DOG TRACKS" with subheads. (see) Two related photos are ... See More
Prohibition era - hospitals want whisky... A modern Paul Revere's warning...
Item #693957
March 06, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1923
*Interesting Prohibition Headlines
The 2nd page has fascinating Prohibition coverage including: “CITY WANTS WHISKY FOR HOSPITAL USE”,“MODERN PAUL REVERE WARNS OF LIQUOR RAID” and “RUM-RUNNING ON THE SOUND”.
Other single-column headlines include: “LAUDS NEGRO EDUCATION”, "Harding Foresees B... See More
"Mad Dog" Coll killed in NYC...
Item #693873
February 08, 1932
THE DETROIT NEWS, February 8, 1932
* Vincent Mad Dog Coll killed
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
Page 25 has a one column heading: "VINCENT COLL TRAPPED, SLAIN" with subhead and small photo. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition, light toning on the front page, nice condition.
"Dapper" Danny Hogan killed by bomb...
Item #693572
December 05, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1928
* "Dapper" Danny Hogan assassination
* St. Paul, Minnesota Irish mobster
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Gordon Stewart Northcott pleads not guilty
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Bomb In Auto Kills Underworld Ruler" with subhead. (see)
Page 9 has a one column heading: "NORTHCOTT ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY" with subhe... See More
1931 Leo Vincent Brothers found guilty of murder....
Item #693333
March 24, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1931
* Leo Vincent Brothers murder trial start
* Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
* Exploited by Al 'Scarface' Capone ?
The front page has a one column heading: "STATE TO START BROTHERS TRIAL EVIDENCE TODAY" with subhead. Coverage continues on page 6 with photo of the presiding judge and list... See More
1928 Pineapple Primary in Chicago... gangland...
Item #693242
April 10, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, April 10, 1928
* Pineapple Primary in Chicago (day of)
* William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
* Gangster era elections - corruption
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "VOTE! SWANSON! EMMERSON!" with subheads. (see) More on the following pages. A few related photos and banner heading on the b... See More
Early Al "Scarface" Capone - Miami wants him out...
Item #693208
June 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1928
* Early Al "Scarface" Capone report
* Not wanted in Miami, Florida
The top of page 25 has one column headings: "MIAMI BEACH SEEKS TO DRIVE OUT CAPONE" "He Refuses To Leave City" These reports mentioning Capone are uncommon prior to the St. Valentine's Day massacre. Nice reporting near the beginning of the Chica... See More
1928 Harlem mobster Casper Holstein kidnapping...
Item #693070
September 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1928
* Casper Holstein kidnapping (set free)
* Harlem Negro mobster leader
The top of page 33 has a one column heading: "NEGRO, BACK HOME, LAUDS KIDNAPPERS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 64 pages, rag edition, a few small binding slits along the spine, very nice condition.
wikipedia no... See More
1976 Mickey Cohen death...
Item #692625
July 30, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 30, 1976
* Jewish gangster & boxer Mickey Cohen death
The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Cohen Dies at Age 62" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with 3 related photos. (see) Nice to have from the city where he died.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Rumrunner Larry Fay assassination....
Item #692108
January 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1933
* Rumrunner Larry Fay killed
* Prohibition era rum-running
* NYC bootlegger - gangster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LARRY FAY IS SLAIN IN HIS NIGHT CLUB; DOORMAN IS HUNTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3 with photo and list of his prior offenses.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
1928 Harlem mobster Casper Holstein kidnapping...
Item #691632
September 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1928
* Casper Holstein kidnapping (set free)
* Harlem Negro mobster leader
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KIDNAPPED NEGRO FREED BY CAPTORS; FIVE SEIZED IN PLOT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a little irregular alo... See More
Gerald Chapman 1926 execution...
Item #691611
April 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 7, 1926
* Gerald Chapman execution - hanging
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw - criminal
The front page has a two column heading: "Chapman Died on Gallows Protesting His Innocence In Murder of James Skelly" (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small bindin... See More
Wets vs. Drys in 1930 Chicago gangland wars...
Item #691546
February 21, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1930
* Prohibition era alcohol in gangland Chicago
* Wets vs. Drys and the depletion in farming
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a banner headline: "FARM WOES LAID TO DRY LAW" with subheads. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no cit... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #691545
June 13, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1929
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "UPHOLDS DRY RULE BY GUNS" with subheads. Related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #691427
May 05, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, May 5, 1905
* By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan
As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most fa... See More
Prohibition ending in 1933....
Item #691395
March 17, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 17, 1933
* Prohibition ending
* Beer returning
* Legal liquor
The front page has a banner headline: "Senate Passes 3.05 Beer and Returns Bill to House" with subheads. This led the way for president Roosevelt enacting the beer bill a few days later which legalized the sale of beer and wine.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, ... 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
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan probe...
Item #691212
December 10, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1931
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "DRUGGAN TALKS FAST, BUT JUDGE " with subhead. Related photo is on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the ne... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #691144
November 18, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1928
* Mafia comes to America from Sicily
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 3 has a one column Heading: "SICILY WATCHES U.S. GANGS AS IT ENDS MAFIA RULE" with subhead. (see)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefa... See More
The kidnapping of little Billy Ranieri...
Item #691043
September 14, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 14, 1928
* Billy Ranieri kidnapping - kidnapped
* Chicago gangland wars - mafia
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a great banner headline: "QUIZ 2 AS BOY'S KIDNAPERS" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of ... See More
Al Capone to get 1 year jail term...
Item #690963
May 17, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1929
* Al "Scarface" Capone arrested
* Chicago Beer baron in Philadelphia
* Enters Jail for concealed weapons
* Avoids murder for hire
The front page has a one column heading: "Jail Al Capone and Bodyguard in Philadelphia"(see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and ... 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
Chicago gangland war in full swing... Police funds cut...
Item #690959
January 03, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1930
* DEFUNDING THE POLICE ?
* 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 concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FIRE, POLICE LOSE 900 MEN" with subheads. Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, ... See More
Utah outlaws polygamy, joins the Union...
Item #690810
January 04, 1896
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Jan. 4, 1896
* Utah statehood - joins the Union
* President Grover Cleveland proclamation
* Abandons polygamy
The front page of section two has a report of Utah joining the Union with column heads: "UTAH NOW A STATE" "President Signed the Proclamation of Admission Today", it becoming the 45th state in the Union. Mention is made that:&nbs... See More
Prohibition ending in Wisconsin ?...
Item #690680
April 03, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1929
* Ending of Prohibition - repeal ?
* Wisconsin votes on 18th Amendment
* Beer - liquor to return ?
The front page has a six column heading: "Wisconsin Votes to Repeal Its Dry Laws" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 50 pages, rag edition in great condition.
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