1947 Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro death...
Item #686387
June 10, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1947
* Jacob 'Gurrah' Shapiro
* New York mobster
* Murder Inc. co-founder
The top of the back page has one column headings: "GURRAH JAKE DIES IN PRISON HOSPITAL" "Shapiro, Associate of Lepke in Murder Ring, Succumbs at 50 to Heart Disease" with smaller subheads. First report coverage on the death of New York mobster, Jacob 'Gurra... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #686306
March 24, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1928
* Gambling festers in the city
* 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: "LIST 215 GAMBLING JOINTS" with subheads. (see) A list of the addresses of these g... See More
Joe Aiello assassination... Capone rival...
Item #686098
October 24, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 24, 1930
* Gangster Joe Aiello assassination
* Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival
* Chicago gangland war
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE ENEMY SHOT TO DEATH" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Chicago gangster leader, Joe Aiello.
Complete with all 60 pages, rag edition... See More
Review & premiere of "Goodfellas", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686022
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
End of U.S. prohibition nears in 1932...
Item #685953
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
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #685937
September 11, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indictment ?
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 2 has a one column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "U.S. Grand Jury Quits; Is Unable To Indict Capone" with subhead and a small photo of Judge Wilkerson. Ca... See More
Gangster Dutch Shultz acquitted...
Item #685653
August 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer acquitted
* Jewish-American gangster tax evasion trial
The top of the front page has two column headline: "SHULTZ IS FREED; JUDGE EXCORIATES JURY OF FARMERS" with a subheads. (see) Lengthy first report continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, esp... See More
"The Godfather Part II" & "Young Frenkenstein" opening day movie advertisement...
Item #685534
December 15, 1974
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 15, 1974
* "Young Frankenstein" pre-opening day movie advertisement (4 days prior)
* American comedy horror film by director Mel Brooks
* Actors Gene Wilder & Peter Boyle
* The Godfather PART II - Francis Ford Coppola
* Poster-like pre-opening day advertisement (3 days prior)
Page 8-C has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for the movie "YOUNG FRANKENS... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #685513
January 30, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1928
* Corrupt Mayor William Hale Thompson
* 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: "TRAIL BOMBERS; ARREST 40" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related p... See More
Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...
Item #685258
January 20, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (bi-weekly), North Carolina, January 20, 1919
* Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins
* 18th Amendment ratification
* 3/4 of the states needed is met
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "America First Nation To Legislate Liquor Out" with subheads. First report coverage on Nebraska formally ratifying the 18th amendment to the Constitution... See More
Al Capone freed from prison....
Item #685061
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
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
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 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
* Charles Comiskey death
* "Commy" "The Old Roman"
* Chicago White Sox baseball
* Black Sox World Series scandal fame
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* End of his criminal career
* Gets 11 years in prison
A doubly significant issue with two notable reports on the front page. First is the report of the death of Charles C... See More
Dillinger's fellow gangster is executed...
Item #682349
October 17, 1934
THE EL PASO TIMES, Texas, Oct. 17, 1934
* Harry Pierpont execution
* Prohibition era gangster
* John Dillinger's mentor
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, Offic... 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
* 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
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
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
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
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