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Al Capone at Northwestern football game photo...
Item #656002
October 04, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field photo
Page 3 has a three column photo with heading: "Al Capone Watches Football Game in Evanston" with brief text underneath. Probably only found in this Chicago publication. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks later that ended his reign in ... See More
1931 Leo Vincent Brothers found guilty of murder....
Item #655641
April 04, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1931
* Leo Vincent Brothers found guilty
* Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle murder
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
* Exploited by Al 'Scarface' Capone ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIND LEO BROTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with a few related photos on the back... See More
Early Al "Scarface" Capone in 1927...
Item #655464
December 17, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1927
* Early Al 'Scarface' Capone report
* Chicago gangland war gun arrest
Page 4 has one column headings: "Capone In Chicago Arrested And Bailed" "Gang Chief Seized for Having Revolver After a Visit to the Pacific Coast". (see) Reports mentioning Capone this early are very rare, more than a year prior to the St. Valentine's Day ... See More
Al Capone out - Johnny "the Immune" Torrio takes over...
Item #655282
June 19, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 19, 1931 The front page has an article headed: "New Leader Takes Place Of Al Capone," which announces that Johnny "the Immune" Torrio has taken over the gangland leadership - with more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...
Item #655279
February 25, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931 The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More
Bobby Jones Wins U.S. Open...
Item #654641
July 13, 1930
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"
Page 13B has one column headlines that include:... See More
Al Capone gets 1 year jail term...
Item #653704
May 18, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 18, 1929
* Al Capone (Scarface) - Chicago Beer baron
* 1 Year Jail term - avoids murder for hire
The front page has a two column headline: "UNDERWORLD DECLARES CAPONE GANG LEADER, SOUGHT JAIL FOR SAFETY" with subheads that include: "Quaker City Gangsters Say Former Chicago Racketeer Was a Marked Man" and ... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone stabbed at Alcatraz...
Item #652151
June 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1936
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Alcatraz Island prison
The back page has one column headlines: "CAPONE IS STABBED BY ALCATRAZ FELON" "Fellow Convict Plunges Scissors Into Ex-Gangster in Prison Barber Shop" "Latter Fells Assailant" "Attack Is Laid to Hatred of the Inmates for Chicagoan, Who Is Termed 'a Rat'" ... See More
George Fisher Baker death... Al Capone...
Item #651417
May 03, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1931
* George Fisher Baker death
* American Financier & philanthropist
* First National Bank of New York City
The front page has a two column headline: "GEORGE F. BAKER, 91, DIES SUDDENLY OF PNEUMONIA; DEAN OF BANKERS" with subheads. (see) Very lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Page 23 has a one column heading: "'BRI... See More
Thomas Edison & Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #649900
October 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 17, 1931
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Falls into a coma - would die next day
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
* Would be found guilty on this day
The front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IN DEEP COMA" with subheads. (see) Edison would die on the following day.
Page 4 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AS 'NO P... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....
Item #649897
February 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States
* Contempt of Court trial decision (day of)
* Beer baron makes fortune in illegal alcohol
Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AFFIDAVIT UNDER FIRE IN TRIAL" with subheads. (see) He would be found guilty on this day and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months.
Also on the same page ... See More
Al Capone indictment for tax evasion...
Item #648732
June 06, 1931
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL Pennsylvania, June 6, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion indictment
* 1st report - the beginning of the end
The front page has a one column heading: "Capone Posts Bond in Income Tax Contest" with subhead: "Chicago Gangster Surrenders on Federal Warrant as Government Seeks Tax" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
John Dillinger... Al Capone... the gangsters...
Item #648565
May 03, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Washington, May 3, 4, 9, 18, and 29, 1934 This is a 5 issue set from May of 1934 which provides a great swath of reporting covering this famous period of gangsters, robberies, and mob related events. The issues include reports (and images) mentioning Al Capone, John Dillinger, and John Hamilton (see). Each issue is complete, have minor margin tears, general... See More
Hitman John Scalise assassination...
Item #647884
May 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1929
* John Scalise assassination
* Al Capone hitman
* Chicago Outfit
Page 28 has one column headings: "Chicago Police Divide On Cause Of 3 Killings" "Rich Liquor and Vice Profits Believed Responsible by One Side--Stege Sticks to Gang War View" First report coverage on the assassination of three members of the Chicago Outfit including hitman ... See More
Chicago gangsters declared defeated.....
Item #647854
December 21, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1931
* Chicago gangsters defeated
* Al 'Scarface' Capone & more
* Gangland - public enemies
Page 5 has a one column heading: "CHICAGO GANGSTERS DECLARED BEATEN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, wi... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone & gang beer taxes...
Item #640098
August 31, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1935
* Al 'Scarface' Capone and crime syndicate
* Taxes on barrels of beer bootlegged
The front page has a one column heading: "$120,000 TAX LEVIED ON CAPONE AND GANG" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the attempt of the government to collect tax money on barrels of beer that was bootlegged when Capone was in power. He was currently in jail f... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone changes plea....
Item #638932
July 31, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone tax evasion case
* Changes plea to Judge H. Wilkerson
Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE BEGS A TRIAL AS COURT BARS DEAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al Capone changing his mind and pleading not guilty after learning he may get a hefty jail sentence on the tax evasion charge. This ... See More
Bugs Moran arrested for vagrancy...
Item #638685
October 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1930
* George "Bugs" Moran arrested
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival in jail
* Chicago gangster - gangland war
Page 5 has a one column heading: "'Bugs' Moran Seized As Chicago Vagrant" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on... See More
Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) shot in 1932...
Item #638254
December 20, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1932
* Frank Nitti shot by Chicago police
* Al Capone henchman - gangsters
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WOUND CAPONE AIDE IN CHICAGO; FIND NAME LIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the shooting of famous Al Capone hitman, Frank Nitti, by Chicago police.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Actress Grace Moore & Al Capone deaths...
Item #638234
January 27, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1947
* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress - Tennessee Nightingale
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone death
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED" with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Sing... See More
Mahatma Gandhi * Babe Ruth in 1932....
Item #632320
September 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 22, 1932
* Mahatma Gandhi death fast
* Gangster Al Capone
* Prison release ?
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI GROWS WEAK; TRUCE THOUGHT NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Page 14 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE MAKES NEW LIBERTY PLEA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages,... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone becomes prison inmate...
Item #630846
May 06, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1932
* Al Capone enters prison
* Tax evasion conviction
* Chicago gangster mob boss
Page 6 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE LOSES IDENTITY IN PRISON" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare r... See More
1931 Cyprus riot revolution... Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #630558
October 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1931
* Island of Cyprus riot
* Struggle for union w/ Greece
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cyprus Mobs Fight for Union With Greece; Britain Rushes Troops by Ships and Planes" (see) First report coverage on the riot & demonstration on the Island of Cyprus for the union with Greece. Always nice... See More
The death of gangster Abner Zwillman...
Item #628402
February 27, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1959
* Abner Zwillman death
* 'Al Capone of New Jersey'
* National Crime Syndicate
* Murder Inc.
The front page has a small one column heading: "Zwillman a Suicide In Jersey Mansion". This is 1st report coverage on the death of prohibition gangster, Abner Zwillman. Coverage continues inside with photo of Zwillman.
Other news, sports... See More
Chicago wants Al Capone to leave...
Item #628076
March 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
Page 8 has one column headings: "Florida Restrained From Seizing Capone" "Federal Judge Grants Order Preventing Sheriffs From Molesting Gangster on Arrival" "Federal Judge Indicts Capone 'Treasurer'" and more. Coverage on Al Capone turning himsel... See More
President wars on gangsters in 1930...
Item #625985
November 26, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.
* President Herbert Hoover
* Declares war on gangsters
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES" with subheads. (see) Great depression era when Al "Scarface" Capone was in power. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
Al Capone gets 6 months in jail...
Item #624440
February 28, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Guilty of contempt of court
Page 3 has a one column heading: "CAPONE SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN JAIL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone being found guilty of contempt of court.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is ... See More
Al Capone as protector of a Chicago businessman...
Item #623352
May 28, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1928
* Early Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* As protector of Chicago businessman
The front page has one column headings that include: "CHICAGO FIRM MAKES GUNMAN A PARTNER" "Old Business Concern Takes In Scarface Al Capone as a Protector" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the "r... See More
Early Al Capone... Frankie Yale murdered...
Item #621130
July 02, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, July 2, 1928
* Early Al Capone
* Chicago gangster war
* Frankie Yale Uale murder (1st report)
The front page has an article headed: "RACKETEER PAL OF CAPONE DIES BY FOE'S VOLLEY" "Frankie Yale Shot in Brooklyn as He Drives Sedan--Trailed by a Car With Illinois License Plates" and more. (see) Reports on Capone this early are somewhat rare, ... See More
Jack Zuta assasssination...
Item #620939
August 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1930
* Chicago gangland war
* George 'Bugs' Moran
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Jack Zuta assassination
Page 7 has a one column heading: "CHICAGO 'SQUEALER' SLAIN BY GUNMAN" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Richard Byrd welcome home... Al Capone jail release...
Item #618937
May 15, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1930.
* Aviator Richard E. Byrd welcome home
* First Antarctica - South Pole expedition
* Al "Scarface" Capone jail release in Miami
The front page has a one column heading: "BYRD REACHES CANAL; STEPS ON HOME SOIL TO CHEERS OF THRONG" with subheads. (see)
Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAPONE FREE AGAIN AFTER NIGHT IN JAIL" wit... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #618787
June 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
The front page has one column headings: "CHICAGO REPORTER SLAIN BY GUNMAN" "Alfred Lingle of The Tribune Sought to Solve Gangs' Crimes--Knew Their Secrets" "ASSASSIN'S IDENTITY FIXED" and more. (see) 1st report cov... See More
1930 Tekamah NE tornado... Al Capone...
Item #618681
May 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1930
* Tekamah, Nebraska
* Tornado disaster
* Mahatma Gandhi arrest ?
Page 3 has one column headings: "STORMS KILL 18 IN MIDDLE WEST" "Tornado Hits Tekamah, Neb., Leaving Six Dead and Many Injured" and more. (see)
Page 9 has: "LOOKS FOR ARREST OF GANDHI IN RAID" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Miguel Primo De Rivera's death... Sydney Franklin...
Item #618659
March 17, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1930
* Miguel Primo De Rivera death - Dictator of Spain
* Jewish bullfighter Sydney Franklin gored
* Al Capone - great depression era original
The front page has one column headlines: "PRIMO DE RIVERA DIES SUDDENLY IN PARIS; RULED SPAIN 6 YEARS" "Found Alone in His Hotel Room by Son and Daughters Upon Their Return From Church" ... See More
1930 Paul Heylandt.... rocket propulsion....
Item #618643
April 19, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone seizing control of Chicago
* Rocket airplane flight... Paul Heylandt
* American gangster era original
Page 9 has one column headings: "'POLITICAL RACKET' IS LAID TO CAPONE" "Gangster Is Becoming a Power in the Chicago City Hall, According to Rumors" "Said To Control Unions" and more. (s... See More
Al Capone works in prison...
Item #618206
April 14, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1934
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago gangster boss
* Good behavior in prison ?
Page six has one column headings: "CAPONE RUNS STITCHING MACHINE IN PRISON" "Former Gangster is 'Behaving' and Hopes to Shorten Sentence" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... See More
Al Capone is released from prison...
Item #616674
March 18, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone released from prison
* Illegal gun possession
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?" "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; ... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre in 1929....
Item #612156
February 19, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1929
* re. St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Page 31 has one column headings: "QUESTION POLICE ON GANG MURDER" "Chicago Authorities Make 255 Detectives Account for Their Doings in Fatal Hour" "Victims Buried Simply" and more. See images for text here.
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* re. St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Page 31 has one column headings: "QUESTION POLICE ON GANG MURDER" "Chicago Authorities Make 255 Detectives Account for Their Doings in Fatal Hour" "Victims Buried Simply" and more. See images for text here.
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Day of Al Capone's death...
Item #602887
January 25, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1947
* Al Capone death (day of)
* Chicago beer baron
* Gangster - mob boss
The back page has a very small and discrete one column heading: "Capone's Heart Said to Be Failing". See image for brief text. He would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 30 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone burial...
Item #600770
February 05, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1947
* Al 'Scarface' Capone burial
* Former Chicago gangster leader
Page 26 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "Capone Buried In Chicago" "Less Than Twoscore at Services in Tent at the Grave" See image for brief report on the burial of infamous mob boss, Al 'Scarface' Capone. Interesting that he got such a... See More
Al Capone pleads guilty for tax evasion....
Item #599193
June 17, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 17, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion guilty plea
The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE FACES LONG TERM", "Possible 34 Years in Prison, and $94,000 Fine". This is 1st report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would lat... See More
Hitman John Scalise assassination...
Item #599189
May 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1929
* John Scalise assassination
* Al Capone hitman
* Chicago Outfit
Page 28 has one column headings: "Chicago Police Divide On Cause Of 3 Killings" "Rich Liquor and Vice Profits Believed Responsible by One Side--Stege Sticks to Gang War View"
1st report coverage on the assassination of three members of the Chicago Outfit including hitman... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone killed?...
Item #598565
May 02, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 2, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone killed?
* Chicago gangland
Page 13 has a bizarre report with one column headline: "CAPONE DEAD, WRITER AVERS; KIN IN PLACE", "Declares He Has Proof Present Gangster Is Some Other Person", "Asserts 'Scarface Al' Was Slain; New Man Took on Scar". See pho... See More
Al Capone at Northwestern football game...
Item #598169
October 04, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field
Page 20 has one column headings: "Crowd Jeers Capone From Football Stand", "Gangster and Guards Leave After He Announces That He Will Stick It Out". This is 1st report coverage on Al Capone and Jack McGurn being spotted by fans at Dyche Stad... See More
Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #598145
November 04, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 4, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* John 'The Ape' Passelli
The front page has a two column headline: "Law Spurns Al Capone's Offer; 'The Ape' Slain in Jersey Feud" with subheads. See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a l... See More
Babe Ruth adopts two daughters... Frank Nitti...
Item #598095
October 31, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 31, 1930
* Babe Ruth adopts two daughters
* Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone & Julia Hodgson
* Frank Nitti arrested - Al 'Scarface' Capone
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Monarch of Swat Adopts Two Princesses" with subheads. 1st report coverage on baseball idol Babe Ruth adopting two daughters, J... See More
Early Al Capone...
Item #597778
July 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1928
* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era
* re. Frankie Yale Uale murder
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25 that include: "CAPONE PUTS 5 HERE DAY UALE WAS SLAIN", "Politicians See Gangster", "Track Capone Gangsters" and more. Reports on Capo... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war erupts...
Item #597158
September 08, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 8, 1928
* Antonio Lombardo assassination (1st report)
* "Scarface" Al Capone
* Chicago gangland war
The front page has one column headlines: "THOUSANDS SEE RACKET KING IN CHICAGO SLAIN", "Lombardo, Capone's Partner, Falls in Bullet Hail at City Hub","Bodyguard Also Falls"... See More
Jake Lingle assassination... Al Capone...
Item #596914
June 11, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, June 11, 1930
* Chicago reporter Jake Lingle assassination
* Al Capone - Gangsters
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey (pre-fight)
The front page has a one column headline: "SEARCH WIDENS FOR SLAYER OF GANG REPORTER".
Also pre fight reporting on the Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight boxing match.
Other news of th... See More
The death of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...
Item #596736
July 19, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)
* Chicago gangland war -gangsters
Page 8 has one column headings: "CHICAGO GANGS RETURN TO WAR", "Battle to Finish Predicted in Wake of Cowboy Hoodlum's Slaying".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condit... See More
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