Thomas Edison supports Prohibition law....
Item #673875
December 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1930
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* U.S. Prohibition support
* Anti beer - liquor law
Page 17 has a one column heading: "EDISON SEES BOON IN PROHIBITION LAW" with subheads. (see) See images for a question/answer article showing Thomas Edison's support for the Eighteenth Amendment. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this parti... See More
Hauptmann charged with the murder of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #673854
September 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "LINDBERGH RANSOM RECEIVER SEIZED; $13,750 FOUND AT HIS EAST BRONX HOME; THE MYSTERY SOLVED, POLICE DECLARE" with subheads and photo of Hauptmann. First report coverage continues on pages 2 & 3 with more relate... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #673810
December 16, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 16, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "HOUSE BEER VOTE NEXT WEEK" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nefarious acti... See More
Prohibition ending ?... 1930 Buick ad...
Item #673602
May 14, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 14, 1930
* Prohibition ending in America "
* Francis Scott McBride
* Homemade beer legal ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LIQUOR CAN BE MADE IN HOME, M'BRIDE SAYS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice... See More
Alcatraz Island Prison described...
Item #673281
May 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, May 23, 1937
* Alcatraz Island prison life described
* San Francisco Bay "The Rock"
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Machine Gun Kelly
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Alcatraz Said to Tame Hardest; Punishment Aims to 'Defeat Ego'" with subhead. (see)
Complete section 2 only with all 12 pages, r... See More
Fight over United States prohibition...
Item #673136
June 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, June 19, 1932
* Prohibition in the United States
* Wets vs. Drys w/ Illustration
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "A NEW PHASE OPENS IN THE PROHIBITION FIGHT" with subhead and clever parody illustration which shows the republican elephant and Democratic donkey titled: "The Ringmaster Makes Them Both Perform". Lengt... See More
Prohibition upheld by the Supreme Court...
Item #673001
February 24, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 24, 1931
* The 19th Amendment deemed valid
* Supreme Courts upholds Prohibition
The front page has a 4-column, 2-line heading: "SUPREME COURT HOLDS 18TH AMENDMENT VALID", with considerable supporting text. Yet again the Supreme Court fended off another challenge to the validity of Prohibition. The 19th Amendment would eventually... See More
Fight over prohibition in 1931...
Item #672971
February 11, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 11, 1931
* Prohibition in the United States
* Wests vs. Drys in Illinois votes
The front page has a nice banner headline: "STATE DRY ACT REPEAL VOTED" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Nice to have from Chicago, known for its crime during prohibition.
Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the sp... See More
1931 Jack 'Legs' Diamond jail sentence...
Item #672963
August 13, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 13, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Irish American gangster
* Bootlegging jail sentence
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DIAMOND DRAWS FOUR-YEAR TERM; ALSO FINED $11,000" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond convicted...
Item #672962
August 09, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 9, 1931
* Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond convicted
* USS Akron (ZRS-4) maiden launch
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "JACK DIAMOND GUILTY ON TWO RUM COUNTS, HIS ASSISTANT ON ONE" with subheads. (see)
Also on the front page is: "WORLD'S LARGEST AIRSHIP IS CHRISTENED THE AKRON BY MRS HERBERT HOOVER" wi... See More
Republican party's first Presidential candidate...
Item #672842
June 21, 1856
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, June 21, 1856
* John C. Fremont nomination
* 1st nominated for United States president
A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential nominee, John Fremont.
The report shown is of the North American Party, nominating Fremont & Johnston for President & Vice President. This party would soon join the recently created ... See More
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
Fight over U.S. prohibition...
Item #672282
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
1932 Lindbergh baby safe return ?....
Item #672241
March 03, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 3, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping case
This was one of the most famous crime mysteries of the 20th century which ended with the execution of Bruno Hauptmann. Here is a banner headline that suggests the Lindbergh baby was still alive with: "Reports Lindbergh Baby Held In New Jersey" and subheads and photo of Charles Jr. Nice for display... See More
1935 Gangster Dutch Shultz NYC Funeral...
Item #672164
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.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... 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
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
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
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 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 well is a 2nd front page from an earlier edition, featuring the execution order given by the judge.... See More
1992 John Gotti guilty verdict...
Item #671252
April 03, 1992
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 3, 1992
* John Gotti guilty verdict (1st report)
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This famous tabloid newspaper has a great displayable front page heading and photo concerning mob leader John Gotti's guilty verdict which ended up being his last day of freedom in society. The front page has a great headline: "GONE FELLA" with: "Gotti G... 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
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn arrested...
Item #670685
August 27, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE EXPRESS, August 27, 1933
* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn arrested
* Olympia Fields Country Club - golf
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre fame
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Police Arrest Public Enemy Teeing Off in Western Open" with subhead. (see) McGurn was the main hit man for Al Capone ... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933....
Item #670215
December 04, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 4, 1933.
* Prohibition ends (eve)
* Beer returns at midnight
* Legal liquor
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Senate Passes Liquor Report 24-15; Bill a Law Tonight" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... 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'
... See More
* 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
End of U.S. prohibition nears in 1932...
Item #668345
August 12, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 12, 1932
* The United States prohibition to end ?
* President Herbert Hoover admits failure
* President nomination address
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DRY LAW A FAILURE--HOOVER" with subheads. (see) Complete text of Hoover's acceptance address inside. Loads of text here. Related photo on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, ... 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
Prohibition repeal as a political ploy in 1932...
Item #668188
June 30, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1932
* 1932 Democratic National Convention
* Prohibition plank - repeal is majority
* Legalize beer & liquor goes political
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "DEMOCRATS PLEDGE PARTY TO REPEAL OF THE DRY LAW AND QUICK MODIFICATION TO LEGALIZE BEER, 934 3/4 - 213 3/4; PLANK AGAINST WAR DEBT CANCELLATION IS SUBMITTED" with many su... See More
Dillinger Gang robs a Chicago bank: reported in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #667992
December 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 14, 1933
* John Dillinger gang bank robbery
* Before He became nationally known
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "7 SEIZE BANK; LOOT VAULTS" with subheads. Nice for display with related photos are on the back page.
This was the work of the John Dillinger Gang while he & fellow... See More
Prohibition begins in 1920 America...
Item #667931
June 08, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, June 8, 1920
* Prohibition begins in America
* No beer - liquor
The front page has a three column headline: "Last Nail Put in Coffin of Old John Barleycorn By U.S. Supreme Court" with subheads. (see) A nice, to the point headline here. Great to have framed at any local bar.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally goo... See More
John Dillinger gang member captured in 1933......
Item #667923
December 24, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 24, 1933
* John Dillinger gang member captured
* Hilton Crouch - race car driver - getaway man
The top of page 4 has one column heading: "NAB CONVICT AS 'OUTSIDE MAN' OF DILLINGER GANG" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Dillinger gang member H.C. Crouch being captured. Two related photos are on page 11. When it comes to ga... 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
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