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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1942

* Chicago Bears vs. Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
* Best title to be had ? (rare)

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "BEARS DEFEAT LEAGUE ALL-STARS, 35 TO 24" with subheads, lineups and related photo. Nice for display.
Much on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1932

* Altona Bloody Sunday conflict
* Hamburg, Germany
* Sturmabteilung (SA) & Schutzstaffel (ss)
* Nazis Party vs. Communists

The top of the front page has a banner headline: "REDS RIOT; 15 GERMANS DIE" with subheads. Related photo on the back page. (see images) First report coverage on the "Altona Bloody Sunday", a violent confrontation between the (SA) and (SS), the police, and Communist Party supporters. Always nice to have notable events in…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1931 

* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion case
* Best title to be had (rare)

The front page has a one column heading: "HUNT CAPONE'S HIDDEN RICHES FOR U. S. DEBT" with subhead. (see)
Related photo is on the back page. Capone would plead guilty about a week later.
Terrific to have this report in a Chicago newspaper, home to so much of the gangland activity during the Prohibition era.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 11, 1921

* Bloody Sunday - day of violence
* Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Irish War of Independence

The front page has a one column heading: "BATTLE BLAZES IN BELFAST; 15 DEAD, 90 HURT" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on Belfast's Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland during the Irish War of Independence.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1929

* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such

The top of page 6 has a six column heading: "New York Police Join in Massacre Quiz; Link Chicago Gunmen with Gotham Killings" (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chicago publication, very rare as such. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 

* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)
* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field
* Best title to be had - very rare

This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.
As a bit of background, the following is on the Baseball Hall of Fame website:

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 19, 1931

* POLICE CORRUPTION ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "SCAN POLICE BANK ACCOUNTS" with subheads. Nice for display. Chicago was known for police corruption during this time in history and this headline is a perfect example of that.
When it comes to gangsters,…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1923

* Frederick Lundin's corruption in the Windy city
* Chicago gangland wars in it's infancy
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning very early corruption in Chicago that was a prelude to the gangland wars: "INDICT LUNDIN AS BOODLER" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1934

* Fred Goetz assassination
* "Shotgun" George Ziegler
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Chicago Outfit hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such

The front page has a one column heading: "Shot Dead in Street; $1,000 Bill in Pocket" Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 4, 1930

* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a five column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "Capone Asks For Beer Monopoly" with subheads. Related photo is on the back page. (see) 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1931

* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indictment ?
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The top of page 2 has a one column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "U.S. Grand Jury Quits; Is Unable To Indict Capone" with subhead and a small photo of Judge Wilkerson. Capone would be convicted of tax evasion the very next month. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1929

* Extortion at the dog tracks
* 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 for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "BOMB THREAT BY DOG TRACKS" with subheads. (see) Two related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 24, 1923

* Battle for the liquor - beer control
* Chicago gangland wars
* Mob boss Johnny Torrio 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: "JAIL 827 IN BIG BEER DRIVE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1930

* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era w/ report
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "GETS BOMB BY MAIL; KILLED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page.
The top o page 2 has a one column heading: "NEW YORK SAYS CAPONE IS HIDING THERE FROM U. S." with…

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 comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras,…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 29, 1928

* Nice headline for display
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "HERO ROUTS 3 IN GUN BATTLE" with subheads. 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1929

* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression

The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "UPHOLDS DRY RULE BY GUNS" with subheads. Related photos are on the back page.
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 DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1930

* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "13 HURT BY NORTH SIDE BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back  page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras,…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 9, 1930

* Thompson submachine gun dealer
* St. Valentine's Day massacre connection
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front pager has a one column heading: "BULLET FELLS SELLER OF GANG MACHINE GUNS" with subhead. Photo on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1930

* DEFUNDING THE POLICE ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FIRE, POLICE LOSE 900 MEN" with subheads. 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 4, 1930

* DEFUNDING THE POLICE ?
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "FIRE 473 YOUNG POLICEMEN" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 13, 1929

* RACKETEERING - RACKETS
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "WARNS OF 'RACKET REVIVAL'" with subheads. 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1930

* POLICE and POLITICS
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline for display that concerns the gangland wars in Chicago announcing: "'CLEAN UP CITY,' ALCOCK TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 19, 1930

* Chicago gangland war
* George 'Bugs' Moran
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* re. Jack Zuta's assassination

The front page has a nice banner headline: "EVANSTON CHIEF IN ZUTA BOX" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 20, 1929

* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such

The front page has a one column heading: "GANG MASSACRE INQUIRY SHIFTS TO DYERS' FEUD" with smaller subheads. (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chicago publication, very rare as such. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1931

* Chicago gangland wars
* Gangster hitman Fred "Killer" Burke sentenced
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The top of :page 5 has a one column heading "SLAYER BURKE SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON" with subhead. A photo of Burke is on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1928

* Fight for legal alcohol
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the fight against prohibition in Chicago that reads: "DRYS OPEN A 'FIGHT FOR LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 27, 1928

* re. Diamond Joe Esposito's funeral
* Prohibition-era Chicago gangster - mobster
* Al "Scarface" Capone era - gangland wars
* Best title to be had - very rare as such

The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Thousands Brave Blizzard to Attend Esposito Funeral" Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no…

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 activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1928

* Mafia comes to America from Sicily
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The top of page 3 has a one column Heading: "SICILY WATCHES U.S. GANGS AS IT ENDS MAFIA RULE" with subhead. (see)
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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 17, 1930 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone arrest warrant
* Other high profile gang bosses (list)
* Prohibition era - beer - liquor
* Best title to be had - rare as such

The front page has a one column heading "WARRANTS OUT FOR ARREST OF 26 GANG CHIEFS" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on arrest warrants issued to Chicago top grime figures for vagrancy. Capone is a t the top of the list given here. George "Bugs" Moran is also on the list.
When it…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1930

* Prohibition era alcohol in gangland Chicago
* Wets vs. Drys and the depletion in farming
* Al "Scarface" Capone era

The front page has a banner headline: "FARM WOES LAID TO DRY LAW" with subheads. 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 better newspaper can be found than the Chicago…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 27, 1933

* United States prohibition ending
* State of Illinois acts to allow sale of alcohol 
* Beer and Liquor returns to the gangland 

The front page has a one column heading: "JUNE 5 REPEAL ELECTION VOTES BY BOTH HOUSES" with subhead. (see images) 
 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 better…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1932

* Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
* First game of the year (0-0 tie)
* Bronko Nagurski and Red Grange era
* 1st ever NFL football championship year
* Best publication to be had - very rare

The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "BEARS, PACKERS PLAY 0 TO 0 TIE BEFORE 14,000" with subheads and lineups. (see images) This was the year that the NFL had it's very first championship game (playoff) at the end of the season…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1932 

* William Wrigley Jr. death & funeral
* American chewing gum industrialist
* Chicago Cubs owner - Wrigley Field
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such

The front page first column has heads on the death and funeral of William Wrigley, the chewing gum industrialist, owner of the Chicago Cubs and for whom the Cubs field is named.  
The Heads: "Wrigley Rites Tomorrow In Pasadena Home" "Plan Services Here at Same Hour". The article carries over to…

SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, March 25, 1930

* Walter Eckersall death (1st report)
* University of Chicago Maroons football
* Sport's writer of this publication

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "HEART ATTACK TAKES WALTER ECKERSALL" with subheads and photo. Two more photos are on the back page.
Complete section II only with 20 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 23, 1932

* "The Mummy" movie - opening day
* Pre-Code supernatural horror film 
* Chicago advertisement - Boris Karloff

Page 18 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code film "The Mummy" in Chicago with nice, early graphics. (see images) 
Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background:The Chicago opening of "The Mummy" on December 23, 1932, was a major cinematic event that officially took place at the State-Lake Theatre. Billed…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 28, 1934 

* The hunt for John Dillinger 
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Aide Albert Reilly arrested 

The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "Dillinger's Pal Is Seized In Bed By Federal Men" with subhead. Small photo of Reilly is on the back page. (see images) Nice to have in this Chicago publication, the city where he would eventually be shot dead less than a month later. 
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1934 

* Baby Face Nelson shootout
* The hunt for John Dillinger 
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The front page has a five column heading: "Machine Gun Gang Shoots 2 Police" with subhead and related photo on the back page. (see images) Through research, this was the work of the John Dillinger Gang led by Baby Face Nelson. History also determined John Dillinger himself was probably not involved because he was laying low in the…

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 16, 1935

* Chicago Cubs opening day
* 100 game win & NL pennant winning
* Major League Baseball - MLB
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)

The front page of this section has a headline that reads: "CUBS FACE CARDINALS TODAY" with subheads, lineups and four related photos. (see)
Complete section two only with 14 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

wikipedia notes: The…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1938

* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB - Major League Baseball
* Best title to be had (rare )
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins 
* Current day Czechoslovakia 
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler

The front page has a one column heading: "CHICAGO ROARS A WELCOME TO CHAMPION CUBS" with subhead and tiny map. The back page has a great banner team photo. (see) Coverage on the 1938 Chicago Cubs winning the National League pennant. They would face the New…

SECTION 5 (Automobiles) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 5, 1939 The front page has a banner headline: "40TH ANNUAL CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENS" with the entire section devoted to the Automotive industry with new innovations and many photos. Great reading. This particular auto show featured the very first car with air conditioning. 
Complete section 5 only with all 18 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: The 1939 Chicago Auto…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, April 10, 1928

* Pineapple Primary in Chicago (day of)
* William Hale Thompson - Big Bill
* Gangster era elections - corruption
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "VOTE! SWANSON! EMMERSON!" with subheads. (see) More on the following pages. A few related photos and banner heading on the back page. The was the day of the primary election in Gangster infested Chicago, Illinois at the height of…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 3, 1946 

* 2nd ever NBA basketball game
* Chicago Stags 1st game
* Historic report

Page 4of section 2 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Stags Win 1st Start in New Basket League" (see) This was actually the 2nd ever NBA game played (night before) and the very 1st in Chicago. Terrific to have this in a Chicago publication. Very rare as such. A historic report marking the league's humble beginning.
Thirty plus pages, light toning…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 3 (sports) only, September 27, 1935

* Chicago Cubs to win NL pennant (day of)
* MLB - major league baseball

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CARDINALS SEND DEANS AGAINST CUBS TODAY" with subheads that include: "WE'LL WIN AND CLINCH TITLE,' SAYS GRIMM"and more. The Cubs would win this game and capture the National League crown. They would face the Detroit Tigers in the World Series in which they lost. Great to have this Chicago…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 4, 1931

* 1931 Chicago housing protests
* Eviction of Diana Gross - Negro
* Africans Americans vs. police
* Unemployment - Great Depression

The front page has a nice banner headline: "REDS RIOT; 3 SLAIN BY POLICE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. Great to have in this Chicago publication. Very rare as such.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 24, 1932

* "The Mummy" movie - opening day
* Pre-Code supernatural horror film 
* Chicago advertisement - Boris Karloff

Page 18 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code film "The Mummy" in Chicago with nice, early graphics. (see images) 
Complete with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. 

Background: Rising from the feverish obsession of 1920s "Egyptomania," The Mummy (1932) stands as the crown…

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Nov. 21, 1927

* Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers (rivalry)
* Early NFL National Football League
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "BEARS HUMBLE GREEN BAY PACKERS, 14-6" with subheads, lineups, and related photo. (see images) An early game here which was 14 years prior to America's involvement in World War II.
I suspect this to be a very rare item because there…

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 1, 1929

* Rogers Hornsby & Hack Wilson photos
* Chicago Cubs MLB baseball

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CUBS WHIP PIRATES, 7 TO 6; HOME TODAY" with subheads and 4 nice photos of Cubs' players that include Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson. Nice for display.
Complete section two only with 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1934 

* re. John Dillinger's assassination
* His last girlfriend Polly Hamilton
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such

As a follow-up to the recent killing of gangster John Dillinger on the streets of Chicago, page 5 has a related article with one column heading: "HINT DILLINGER'S LAST GIRL MAY BE SUICIDE VICTIM" with subhead. (see) Terrific to have in this newspaper from the city where Dillinger was killed.
The complete 24 page issue. This is the "rag…