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'
Anthony Wayne's Proclamation concerning the Indians...
Item #669125
May 18, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 18, 1793
* Mad Anthony
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Trial of Louis XVI".
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation, by his Excellency Anthony Wayne..." which concerns the prohibition of any attacks against Indians in the Lower Sandusky until results are known of a hoped for treaty. It is signed by him in type: Anthony Wayne.
F... See More
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
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
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
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
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
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* 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
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
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
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
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* 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1930 John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination...
Item #657058
March 06, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1930
* John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination
* Chicago gangster and beer baron
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "SLAY DINGBAT OBERTA, PAL" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #657027
May 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 19, 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: "TRAPPED AS HE SETS BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. (see)
When it c... See More
The assassination of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...
Item #656979
July 19, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)
* Chicago gangland war -gangsters
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "KILL ALTERIE IN LABOR FEUD" with subheads. Nice for display. More on the following page with related photos and diagram. More related photos are on the back page. When i... See More
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