Review & premiere of "Pulp Fiction", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #672816
October 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 14, 1994
* Best "Pulp Fiction" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Quentin Taratino - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pulp Fiction" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone going to prison in 1931...
Item #672543
May 03, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 3, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "Plan Capone Transfer From Jail to Prison" with subhead. (see) First report coverage of Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia.
Complete with 12 pa... See More
George "Dutch" Anderson shot dead....
Item #672403
November 03, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1925
* George "Dutch" Anderson killed
* Prohibition era criminal
* Gerald Chapman comrade
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'DUTCH' ANDERSON SLAIN BY OFFICER HE SHOT FATALLY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the gunfight between police and Anderson at Muskegon, Michigan.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
The hunt for John Dillinger in 1934....
Item #672309
March 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1934
* John Dillinger hunted in the Midwest
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail escape
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S SHOTS STOP PURSUING CAR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the hunt for John Dillinger shortly after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana jail.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Just before Bonnie & Clyde's demise...
Item #672304
May 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1934
* Billie Jean Parker & Floyd Hamilton
* Bonnie and Clyde gang members arrested
* The tipsters to law enforcement re. whereabouts ?
Page 16 has an article with small headings: "2 Of Barrow Gang Held" "Woman and Man Relative of Bandit Accused of Texas Killings" (see) First report coverage on the arrest of Floyd Hamilton and Bonnie Park... See More
1930 Chicago public enemies list.....
Item #672099
April 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 24, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* George 'Bugs' Moran & more
* Gangster era original
This 52 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3 that include: "LISTS 28 GANGSTERS AS PUBLIC ENEMIES" "Chicago Commission Names Capone, Moran, Diamond and Saltis Among Others" "POLICE TO HARASS THEM" and mor... See More
John Hamilton's (gangster) dead body found...
Item #672036
August 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1935
* John Hamilton's body found
* John Dillinger gang member
The front page has a one column heading: "FIND BODY OF LAST OF DILLINGER GANG" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
wikipedia not... See More
The first step towards ending Prohibition...
Item #671934
February 27, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 27, 1930
* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.
* Beginning of the end ?
The front page has a two column head: "DRY LAW REPEAL URGED ATTERBURY AND OTHERS BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE" with subheads.
Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal Prohibition? Lengthy text continues on page 4.
Complete in 48 pages, this is... See More
Prohibition ends in Oklahoma & more....
Item #671855
July 12, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1933
* End of Prohibition in Oklahoma
* Connecticut & New Hampshire
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has a one column heading: "BEER BY NEARLY 2-1 VOTED IN OKLAHOMA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the states of Oklahoma, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events... See More
Neal Dow, father of Prohibition...
Item #671849
YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, February, 1896 * Young Women's Christian Temperance Union
An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.
Inside has an article: "To Reach a Long Life" by Hon. Neal Dow, with a photo of him captioned: "... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone pleads guilty....
Item #671812
June 17, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 17, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion guilty plea
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPONE ABDICATES AS GANGLAND CZAR BY PLEADING GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would later retract his plea after he realized the potenti... See More
Assassination of gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #671809
December 18, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Dec. 18, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Jack 'Legs' Diamond Slain Following Gay Festivities Celebrating His Acquittal" with subheads and photo of Diamond. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along, generally very nice.... See More
Jimmy Hoffa officially declared dead...
Item #671756
July 31, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1982
* Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Page 20 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Hoffa Kin Now Can Ask That He Be Declared Legally Dead" (see)
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was officially declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served... See More
Great account of Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa, and why he disappeared...
Item #671732
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
Passing the Prohibition law...
Item #671497
December 18, 1917
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18, 1917
* America prohibition adopted
* Senate approves with vote
The front page has a banner headline announcing: "Senate today Passed the Prohibition Resolution by a Vote of 47 to 8" with subheads including; "Senate Accepts the Resolution As It Was Passed by the House" "Will Now Go to States For Ratification or Rejec... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago...
Item #671473
May 03, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago IL
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "DILLINGER HUNTED IN CHICAGO AGAIN" "Car He Seized After Escaping Wisconsin Trap Is Found Abandoned" "Seats Are Bloodstained" and more.
Complete in 42 pages, thi... See More
1929 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #671365
March 26, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1929
* 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: "DRY RAIDERS KILL A MOTHER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, a... See More
1935 G-Man Melvin Purvis resigns...
Item #671356
July 12, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 12, 1935
* Melvin Purvis resigns
* John Dillinger's nemesis
* FBI agent - G-Men
The front page has a small one column heading: "Melvin Purvis Who Directed Dillinger Hunt Resigns" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the resignation of famous G-Man head Melvin Purvis.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding... See More
Dramatic issue on the execution of Bruno Hauptmann...
Item #671272
April 03, 1936
THE SUN, San Diego, California, April 3, 1936
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
* Bruno Hauptmann execution
* Nice headline for display
A quite dramatic front page with the bold banner headline: "STOLID BRUNO DIES IN CHAIR" and also: "State Claims Lindy Kidnapper" with a photo montage of various men involved, featuring Bruno Richard Hauptmann.
Included as... See More
Al Capone... pre-Stock Market Crash...
Item #671204
October 19, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, October 19, 1929.
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Prohibition era gangster
* Beer baron
The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE CHECK IS SOUGHT AS RUM RAID EVIDENCE" with subheads. (see) The great stock market crash of 1929 would occur just a few days later.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, some small binding slits ... See More
U.S. Senate approves Blaine Act ending prohibition...
Item #670835
February 21, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 21, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition end imminent
* House votes to repeal - 21st Amendment - Blaine Act
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "REPEAL BILL GOES TO STATES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the United States House of Representatives approving the repeal of prohibition.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Vivian Chase shot dead... Woman gangster...
Item #670722
November 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1935
* Vivian Chase shot dead
* Woman bandit - gangster
* Female public enemy # 1
The front page has one column headings that include: "'GIRL BANDIT NO. 1' FOUND SLAIN IN CAR" "Vivian Chase, Luer Kidnap Suspect and Friend of Karpis, Shot in Kansas City" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #670718
March 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "HUNT FOR DILLINGER SPURRED IN CHICAGO" with subhead. (see) This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complet... See More
Bootlegger Dutch Schultz arrested....
Item #670163
June 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1931
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
* Arrested for income tax evasion (1st report)
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANG DRIVE SPURRED BY SCHULTZ CAPTURE" "Racketeer Held in $150,000 Bail as Government Centres War on Tax Evaders" and more. (see) Lengthy repor... See More
Prohibition ends in Arizona....
Item #669999
September 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Beer - liquor returns
* New Mexico - Idaho
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "IDAHO, NEW MEXICO JOIN REPEAL RANKS; 31 STATES IN LINE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the states of New Mexico and Idaho ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events ... See More
Adolph Hitler Gaining total power in 1934....
Item #669731
August 21, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 21, 1934.
* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy
* Dictator power in Germany
The front page has a cartoonish illustration showing the likeness of Adolph Hitler using mind control over the people of Germany through radio with heading: "The World's Greatest Radio Salesman" (see) Also front page reporting regarding Al 'Scarface'
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* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy
* Dictator power in Germany
The front page has a cartoonish illustration showing the likeness of Adolph Hitler using mind control over the people of Germany through radio with heading: "The World's Greatest Radio Salesman" (see) Also front page reporting regarding Al 'Scarface'
1930 U.S. prohibition... 18th Amendment...
Item #668751
May 27, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 27, 1930
* 18th Amendment - U.S. prohibition void to buyer ?
* Beer - liquor legal to purchaser
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "BUYER OF LIQUOR NOT GUILTY, SAYS SUPREME COURT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally... See More
New York Times co-founder death...
Item #668498
June 19, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1869
* Henry Jarvis Raymond death (1st report)
* New York Times co-founder - journalist
* "Godfather of the Republican Party"
Page 3 has an article headed: "Obituary" "Henry Jarvis Raymond" "Editor Of The New York Times" (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice con... See More
John Dillinger robbery & police shootout...
Item #668337
January 01, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1934
* John Dillinger gang robbery & shootout
* Evergreen Park, Illinois roadhouse
The back page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER BATTLES POLICE IN CHICAGO" with subheads. First report coverage on the John Dillinger shootout outside the Beverly Garden Dine and Dance roadhouse. Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with all... See More
Al Capone hitman Gus Winkler arrested...
Item #668257
September 25, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1933
* Gus Winkler arrested for murder
* 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 great banner headline: "WINKLER SEIZED IN KILLING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Winkler would be killed about t... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone & Dutch Schultz....
Item #667915
June 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Income tax evasion guilty plea
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer seized
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CONQUERED, FEDERAL MEN COME HERE TO BREAK GANGS" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 3. Coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone p... See More
Dutch Schultz trial...
Item #667914
July 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1935
* New York City gangster Dutch Schultz
* Tax evasion trial beginning
The front page has one column headings: "SCHULTZ BEER RULE AND LINK TO GANGS PORTRAYED TO JURY" "Detectives Tell of His Speakeasy Activities After the Murder of Noe" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
John Dillinger Gang hunted.... Tommy Carroll killed...
Item #667699
June 08, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Tommy Carroll killed
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a great banner headline: "3 SHOT BY BLACK HAND; 1 DEAD" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on American bank robber Tommy Carrol being shot & killed by police. When it comes to gangsters, org... See More
John Dillinger's assassination in Chicago...
Item #667673
July 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, July 29, 1934
* John Dillinger killed in Chicago
* Law enforcement jurisdiction ??
The top of the front page of this section has an editorial on the recent killing of bandit John Dillinger with two column headline: "DILLINGER MET HIS DEATH IN LAW'S TWILIGHT ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section
... See More
* John Dillinger killed in Chicago
* Law enforcement jurisdiction ??
The top of the front page of this section has an editorial on the recent killing of bandit John Dillinger with two column headline: "DILLINGER MET HIS DEATH IN LAW'S TWILIGHT ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section
Gangster Waxey Gordon arrested...
Item #667276
May 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Waxey Gordon arrested on tax evasion charges
* Prohibition era gangster - bootlegging - gambling
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'WAXEY' GORDON IS SEIZED IN HIDING WITH AIDES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the arrest of American gangster, Waxey Gordon, for tax evasion. A... See More
Rumrunner Larry Fay assassination....
Item #666973
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
Texas Guinan death... queen of the night clubs...
Item #666963
November 06, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Nov. 6, 1933
* Texas Guinan death (1st report)
* "Queen of the night clubs" - actress
* Prohibition era speakeasy fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Tex Guinan's Death Symbolizes Dying Era" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #666649
March 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "MURDER CHARGES LODGED IN CHICAGO" "McGurn and Fanelli, Alleged Gang Gunners, Are Accused of Killing Moran's Seven Men" "15 Others Still Hunted" and more. (see) First report coverage on the murder ind... See More
Beginning of the Republican Party: John Fremont becomes their first Presidential candidate...
Item #666502
June 26, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 26, 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 candidate, John Fremont.
This new political party, founded just two years previous, held the prohibition of slavery as the principal issue of their platform.
The to... See More
FBI botches the Little Bohemia raid upon the Dillinger Gang...
Item #666400
April 23, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
* Nice 1st report for display
The front page has a terrific banner headline announcing: "HUNT DILLINGER; 2 DIE, 4 SHOT" with a subhead noting: "Desperadoes Escape North Woods Trap".
The article carries over to page 8 where is a rather large map headed: "Dillinger Es... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre inquiry ...
Item #666278
February 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1929
* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Page 27 has a one column heading: "REPORTS A NEW CLUE IN CHICAGO KILLINGS" with subheads: "Police Commissioner Russell Says Murder of Seven Will Be Solved in 'a Day or Two'" "Orders Strict Liquor Ban" and more. (see)
... See More
* Post St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
Page 27 has a one column heading: "REPORTS A NEW CLUE IN CHICAGO KILLINGS" with subheads: "Police Commissioner Russell Says Murder of Seven Will Be Solved in 'a Day or Two'" "Orders Strict Liquor Ban" and more. (see)
Baby Face Nelson killed... Battle of Barrington...
Item #666016
November 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1934
* George Bace Face Nelson killed
* Battle of Barrington - Illinois
The front page has a nice banner headline: "'U. S. TRAILS NELSON'S WIDOW" with subheads that include: "AGENTS BELIEVE HER A WITNESS TO FATAL FIGHT" (see) More on page 4. Two small related photos on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized cri... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect caught...
Item #665418
March 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1931
* Tim Healy (politician) death
* Irish nationalist - Irish Free State
* Gangster era hitman Fred "Killer" Burke captured
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
Page 25 has a one column heading: "'TIM' HEALY DIES, IRISH STATESMAN" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Tim Hea... See More
Frank McErlane death.... Chicago gangster...
Item #665323
October 09, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 9, 1932
* Frank McErlane death
* Irish-American gangster
* Thompson submachine gun
* Best title to be had ? very rare
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "M'ERLANE, GANG KILLER, IS DEAD OF PNEUMONIA" with subhead and two related photos. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frank McErlane. When it comes to gangsters, organi... See More
Gangster Ralph Capone charged w/ vagrancy...
Item #665183
October 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 9, 1930
* Ralph Capone charged with vagrancy
* Chicago gangland gangster - mobster
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "RALPH CAPONE GIVES UP; FREED IN TEN MINUTES" with subhead. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depressio... See More
1932 Lindbergh baby safe ?....
Item #665169
April 07, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, April 7, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping case
* Bizarre headline suggests all is well
This was one of the most famous crime mysteries of the 20th century which ended with the execution of Bruno Hauptmann. Here is a very odd banner headline that suggests the Lindbergh baby might be returned safely: "RETURN OF LINDBERGH BABY EXPECTED SOON" an... See More
John Dillinger & Baby Face Nelson hunted in 1934....
Item #665141
April 28, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger gang
* Baby Face Nelson hunted
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Hunted in North Midwest
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S AID LEADS RAD ON SUBURBAN BANK" with subhead. (see) More on page 2. Photo of Homer Van Meter on the back page. Coverage on the John Dillinger gang being
1919 War-time prohibition taking effect...
Item #665018
July 03, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 3, 1919
* War-time prohibition takes effect
The front page has a one column heading: "Reports Say Dry Law Is Enforced" with subhead. (see) Coverage on wartime prohibition act 1st taking effect.
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, good condition.
Chicago's crooked gangland mayor defeated....
Item #664958
April 08, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1931
* William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson defeated
* Anton Cermak becomes Chicago mayor
* Gangland - gangsters - prohibition era
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "CHICAGO OUSTS THOMPSON; CERMAK IS ELECTED MAYOR BY A MAJORITY OF 191,916" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Anton Cermak defeating William Hale Thompso... See More
Frank Costello arrested for tax evasion...
Item #664873
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
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