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
The death of Charles "Lucky" Luciano... John Glenn prepares for historical space flight...
Item #664927
January 27, 1962
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 27, 1962
* Charles Lucky Luciano death (1st report)
* John Glenn gets ready for historical space flight
The front page has a heading: "Luckily, Luckies Not Too Pelntiful" First report coverage on the death of famous New York City gangster, Charles "Lucky" Luciano. Lucky Luciano ranks as the #1 successful gangste... 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
Fight over prohibition....
Item #664869
December 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1932
* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HOUSE AUTHORIZES 3.2% BEER, 230 TO 165; ALL OF DRYS AMENDMENTS DEFEATED; SENATE GETS BILL TODAY, FATE IN DOUBT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage, loads of text.
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, genrrally ... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664305
January 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664293
October 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Herbert Hoover & prohibition laws....
Item #664039
January 14, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1930
* Herbert Hoover message to Congress (lengthy text)
* Prohibition & the enforcement of the Dry Law
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOOVER URGES CONGRESS TO REBUILD DRY LAW ENFORCEMENT MACHINERY; BACKS MESSAGE WITH BOARD'S REPORTS" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside. Loads of text here.
Ot... See More
John Dillinger robs Greencastle, Indiana bank...
Item #663894
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
Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....
Item #663828
March 18, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison
* American gangland era original
The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE SLIPS AWAY FROM NEW PRISON, ELUDING THRONGS" "Gang Chief and Aide Moved to Cells 30 Miles From Philadelphia for Release" "Plane Is Sent As Decoy" and more.... See More
Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....
Item #663767
July 08, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928
* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination
* Al Capone is a suspect
* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight
Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More
The king creates codes for rebuilding London after the Great Fire...
Item #663075
September 17, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 17, 1666
* The Great London Fire disaster
* Charles II of England creates safety codes
Certainly one of the more notable events in London history was the Great Fire which began on September 2. Very shortly thereafter, in an effort to rebuild London in a safe manner, the King issue various directives as to how the city would be rebuilt.
This text... See More
1st steps to end prohibition ?....
Item #662890
January 19, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 19, 1930
* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.
* Beginning of the end ?
The front page has a one column heading: "DRYS' STEAM ROLLER WORKS" with subheads. (see) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ?
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Clyde Barrow Gang Machine Gun Fight In 1933...
Item #662775
July 25, 1933
CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, July 25, 1933.
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Machine Gun Battle
* Outlaws Bonnie & Clyde
Page 13 has a one column heading: "'Wild West' Band Battles Officers" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the machine gun battle with police at their wooded hide-away in which Marvin Barrow and his wife, Blanche, were captured. Rare to find reports
... See More
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Machine Gun Battle
* Outlaws Bonnie & Clyde
Page 13 has a one column heading: "'Wild West' Band Battles Officers" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the machine gun battle with police at their wooded hide-away in which Marvin Barrow and his wife, Blanche, were captured. Rare to find reports
Bonnie and Clyde on the run...
Item #662694
June 12, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1933
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
Page 4 has one column headlines: "2 TEXAS DESPERADOES KIDNAP TWO OFFICERS" and "Woman Companion Uninjured as Car Is Wrecked--Farm Family Terrorized, One Is Shot" Rare to find news accounts on this famous outlaw almost a year prior to his death. First repo
... See More
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
Page 4 has one column headlines: "2 TEXAS DESPERADOES KIDNAP TWO OFFICERS" and "Woman Companion Uninjured as Car Is Wrecked--Farm Family Terrorized, One Is Shot" Rare to find news accounts on this famous outlaw almost a year prior to his death. First repo
Large Civil War map of the Williamsburg vicinity...
Item #662508
May 13, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1862 The front page is dominated by a quite large Civil War map headed: "The Battle-Field Before Williamsburg" which shows much detail.
Also on the ftpg. are various column heads including: "Occupation of Norfolk" "Proclamation of Gen. Wool" "All Their Steamers Destroyed" "Affairs At Richmond" "The Execution of... See More
Hauptmann is electrocuted for the murder of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #662331
April 04, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 4, 1936
* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
A nice two line banner headline: "HAUPTMANN IS ELECTROCUTED WITHOUT CONFESSING MURDER" with several subheads including: "Goes To Chair Without Word Except Prayer" :" 'God, Why Did You Do This!' Screams Anna Hauptmann" and more. Also ... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #661870
May 18, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #661419
May 05, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1932
* Al Capone enters prison (1st report)
* Tax evasion guilty charge
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has one column headings that include: "PRISON DOORS CLOSE BEHIND CAPONE" "Gangster Reaches Atlanta After Day on Which Curious Crowds Inspect the Train" "Convicts Cry 'Welcome!' " and more.
Complete in 40 pages, gr... See More
Nazis make their presence known... Dillinger...
Item #661380
July 02, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1934 The banner headline notes: "10 MORE DIE BY NAZI BULLETS" with smaller heads including: "Son Of Former Kaiser and Von Papen Arrested" 'Hitler Chiefs Accuse French of Plot to Upset Rule" "World Is Told How Hitler Faced His Foes"
Also on the ftpg: "
Dillinger Pals force Doctor's Help; Slug Him" "Atta... See More
Nice report on Bonnie & Clyde...
Item #661374
January 17, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Jan. 17, 1934 Page 2 has a one column head: "TRAIL BARROW IN GUN FIGHT" "Desperado Hunted in East Texas After Freeing 65 at Prison Farm". Nice report concerning Bonnie & Clyde, the former mentioned with: "...unconfirmed reports the automobile in which the group escaped was driven by Bonnie Parker, Barrow's cigar-smoking & re... See More
1934 Bonnie & Clyde - the Eastham Prison Breakout...
Item #661250
January 16, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 16, 1934
* Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow
* Southwest desperadoes
* Rare report of the 'Eastham Breakout'
The front page has a one column heading: "Outlaw Shoots Guards, Frees Five Convicts," with subhead: "Clyde Barrow, Noted Bandit, Releases Pal at Texas Prison Farm." The article mentions Bonnie Parker as... See More
Roger Touhy escapes jail in 1942...
Item #661194
December 29, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Dec. 29, 1942
* Roger "The Terrible" Touhy Captured
* Chicago mob boss & bootlegger
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TOUHY TAKEN, TWO AIDS SLAIN" with subhead and photo. Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, ge... See More
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter gets guilty verdict.......
Item #660339
December 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 21, 1939
* Mob Boss Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter guilty
* Labor extortion charges - conviction
* Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LEPKE CONVICTED, TO GET LIFE TERM; 2 OTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 7 with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable
... See More
* Mob Boss Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter guilty
* Labor extortion charges - conviction
* Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LEPKE CONVICTED, TO GET LIFE TERM; 2 OTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 7 with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable
Chicago wants Al "Scarface" Capone to leave...
Item #659953
March 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "CAPONE IN CHICAGO REPORTS TO POLICE" "Police Tell Him He Will Be Arrested on Sight and Driven From City" and more. See images for 1st report coverage on Al Capone turning himself in to Chicag... See More
1935 Garrettsville, Ohio train robbery...
Item #659777
November 08, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 8, 1935
* Garrettsville, Ohio train robbery
* Gangster Alvin Karpis - Ma Barker gang
The front page has a one column heading: "Bandits Raid Mail Train and Seize $46,000" Karpis was member of the Ma Barker Gang, and was Public Enemy No. 1 at the time.
Thirty-two pages, light toning, some margin wear, mainly along the bottom margin, oth... See More
Hindenburg airship... Lucky Luciano...
Item #659620
May 14, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Returns home after 1st American visit
* Mobster - crime boss Lucky Luciano trial
The front page has a column heading: "HINDENBURG HOME AFTER RECORD TRIP" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with related map. Another one column heading on the front page reads: "VICE RING 'SEIZURE' I... See More
John Dillinger letter to his father...
Item #659607
June 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* On the run in Chicago ?
* Letter to his father
The back page has one column headings that include: "DILLINGER IS ALIVE HIS FATHER ASSERTS" "Farmer Shows Letter From Bandit, Dated 3 Weeks Ago, Saying He Is 'All Right'" "Ridicules Death Stories" and more (see images) The text includ... See More
1931 Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot... Fred 'Killer' Burke...
Item #659494
April 28, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot
* New York City gangster
* Fred 'Killer' Burke gets life
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CLEAN-UP OF DIAMOND GANG ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR; WOUNDED LEADER IS DYING" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text.
Also on the front page is a two column heading: "'Killer' Burke... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching... Nikola Tesla...
Item #659297
July 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 10, 1934
* Nikola Tesla- father of the radio
* Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
Page 8 has one column headings: "LOUISIANA NEGRO LYNCHED" "Taken From Bastrop Jail and Hanged on Court House Lawn" First report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Page 19 has one column ... See More
Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination...
Item #659205
December 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination
The front page has one column headings that include: "DIAMOND PENNILESS; WIDOW SEEKS FUNDS TO BURY GANGSTER" "Murder of Man, Pictured as Gang Chief Though Only Hireling, Causes Hardly a Ripple" and more. (see) Coverage on the assassination of New York City gangster, Jack 'L... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago ?...
Item #659202
May 05, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago ?
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
* Best title to be had (rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Hunt Takes a Turn on High Seas" Related photo on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More
1932 Al 'Scarface' Capone going to prison...
Item #659196
May 04, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE BOUND FOR ATLANTA PRISON" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
John Dillinger hunted in 1934....
Item #659097
April 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Hunted in North Midwest
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEALTH OFFICIAL AIDED DILLINGER" with subheads. (see) Coverage on John Dillinger being hunted after the shootout at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl
Item #659063
June 13, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indicted
* Volstead Act conspiracies
* Prohibition era - Beer
The front page has a one column heading: "JURORS INDICT CAPONE, 68 AIDS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the possible fall of Al Capone's beer baron enterprise. They would eventually get him on income tax evasion charges that same year.
Ot... See More
Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....
Item #659049
October 14, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1931
* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr
* Louisiana governor succession dispute
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
The front page has a one column heading: "HUEY LONG DEFEATS COUP D-ETAT BY CYR" with subheads. (see)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "PROSECUTION RESTS IN CAPONE TRIAL" with subheads. ... See More
Gangster Dutch Shultz acquitted...
Item #658991
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
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #658986
March 15, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JOHN DILLINGER PAROLE UNDER FIRE OF JURORS" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to... See More
Harlem mobster Casper Holstein kidnapping...
Item #658938
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, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Casper Holstein was a prominent New York mobster involved in... See More
1928 Harlem mobster Casper Holstein kidnapping...
Item #658764
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, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Casper Hols... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #658755
March 16, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 16, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "DILLINGER JURY HEARS STORY OF SHERIF HOLLEY" with subhead. (see) This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #658621
February 28, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more. (see) First report coverage on the capture of Al Capone hench... See More
John Dillinger is shot dead...
Item #657880
July 23, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1934
* John Dillinger shot dead
* Chicago theater - 1st report
* World famous publication
The front page has a nice 3 line, 3 column headline on the death of the notorious gangster John Dillinger which reads: "DILLINGER SLAIN IN CHICAGO; SHOT DEAD BY FEDERAL MEN IN FRONT OF MOVIE THEATER" with several subheads including: "Reached
... See More
* John Dillinger shot dead
* Chicago theater - 1st report
* World famous publication
The front page has a nice 3 line, 3 column headline on the death of the notorious gangster John Dillinger which reads: "DILLINGER SLAIN IN CHICAGO; SHOT DEAD BY FEDERAL MEN IN FRONT OF MOVIE THEATER" with several subheads including: "Reached
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657857
October 12, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (se... See More
John Dillinger gang raids police station...
Item #657594
April 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger gang raids police station
* Warsaw, Indiana
* Post famous escape from jail (wooden gun)
The front page has a one column heading: "Link Dillinger To New Raid ON Police Station" (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In gre... See More
Fight over prohibition in 1932....
Item #657448
December 07, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 7, 1932
* U.S. Prohibition nearing a end ?
The front page has a nice banner headline headline: "ACT TODAY TO HASTEN BEER" with subhead. Nice for display. 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 our minds than Chicago - and what... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657407
October 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "DRAMA IN COURT AS U. S. CLOSES CASE ON CAPONE" with subhead. (see)... See More
Al Capone... electric chair?...
Item #657355
December 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 19, 1930
* Al "Scarface" Capone - Chicago gangster
* Judge John H. Lyle wants to give electric chair
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Electric Chair for Capone Is Plea of Lyle" First report coverage on Judge John H. Lyle wanting to send Al Capone to the electric chair. Judge Lyle was kno... See More
Frankie Yale assassination.... Al "Scarface" Capone....
Item #657225
July 02, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1928
* Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination (1st report)
* Gangster - gangland wars of the 1920's
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Slay Importer of Killers for Chicago Gangs" Photo of Uale is on the back page. First report coverage on the assassination of gangster Frankie Yale (Uale). He was a associ... See More
Gangster Dutch Schultz is shot dead...
Item #657177
October 25, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 25, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer shot dead
A one column heading on the front page reads: "7 DIE BY GUN IN N. YORK WAVE OF LAWLESSNESS" with subhead: "Schultz, 2 Policemen Latest Victims" Photo of Schultz is on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition a... See More
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