1983 "Scarface" film premiere review w/ ad...
Item #715550
December 20, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 20, 1983
* "Scarface" film advertisement - Al Pacino
* Grand opening movie premiere review
* American crime drama by Oliver Stone
The top of page 77 has a banner heading: "Pacino's Cuban Capone Comes a Cropper" with related photo. (see images)
Page 84 has an advertisement for the film in it's 2n... See More
1931 Adolph Hitler's Nazi movement... Al Capone...
Item #715300
October 13, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, October 13, 1931
* Adolph Hitler accused of high treason by communists
* Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) men
* Nazi movement prior to Hitler's coming to power
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEMAND TRIAL OF HITLER FOR 'HIGH TREASON'&qu... See More
Prohibition begins in 1920 America...
Item #715227
November 25, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 25, 1920
* 1st year of prohibition in America
* Fight on crime in gangland Chicago
* Pre Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* No beer liquor - nice headline for display
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AND STATE SMASH RUM" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Great to have framed at any local bar. This is what threw Chicago into... See More
Diamond Joe Esposito funeral in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #715180
March 27, 1928
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 c... See More
Thomas Edison & Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #714955
October 17, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 17, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
* Would be found guilty on this day
The front page has a two column heading: "Capone Fate Is Due to Reach Jury Today" with subheads. (see) Edison would die on the following day. Coverage on the day he would be found guilty of tax evasion.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some ... See More
Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....
Item #714795
October 14, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 14, 1931
* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr
* Louisiana governor succession dispute
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial nears end
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2 GOVERNORS, 2 AIDES 'RULE' IN LOUISIANA" with subhead and small photo of Long. (see images)
Also on the front is... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone enters Alcatraz...
Item #714291
August 23, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Aug. 23, 1934
* Al "Scarface" Capone - Gangster - Mob boss
* Alcatraz Island Prison - San Francisco Bay
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Capone Faces Prison Labor 48 Hours a Week" (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Fred "Killer" Burke jailed in Michigan...
Item #714185
March 30, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 30, 1931
* Gangster hitman Fred "Killer" Burke jailed
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "KILLER BURKE LOCKED IN ST. JOSEPH CELL" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 20 pages, light... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone put in solitary confinement...
Item #713937
March 15, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1935
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Put in solitary confinement for fighting
* Alcatraz Prison - San Francisco Bay
The front page has a one column heading: "Capone 4 Days In Solitary For Fight At Prison". (see image) Nice to have from the city where he ruled the underworld for several years. Very rare as such.
... See More
Gus Winkler assassinated... Chicago Mobster...
Item #712451
October 10, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 10, 1933
* Gus Winkler killed
* Chicago Mobster
* Assassin unknown
The front page has: "'The End of a Gangster', Says Dying Gus Winkler" and "Chicago Heir to Capone Cut Down with 65 Gunshot Wounds to Silence Him on $250,000 Mail Robbery", with more providing details of the assassination of Chicag... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #712441
February 27, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 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 5 has a one column heading: "SEARCH GOES ON FOR 17 SUSPECTS IN GANG KILLING" with subhead. Report contains a list of possible suspects including Jack "Machine G... See More
Frankie Yale assassination.... Al "Scarface" Capone....
Item #712187
July 02, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1928
* Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination (1st report)
* Gangster - gangland wars of the 1920's
The top of the back page (pg. 36) has a one column heading: "A GUNMAN DIES, GEMS AFLAME" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the assassination of gangster Frankie Yale (Uale). He was an associate of Al Capone.
Complete with 36 pages, light ... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #711722
February 20, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 20, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
The front page has a one column heading: "LEADERS OF SLAIN GANGSTERS SLIPS OUT OF CHICAGO" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and minor wear along the margins, generally nice.... See More
Nice prohibition related headline in 1929...
Item #710284
June 07, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 7, 1929
* Government against liquor - beer
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The front page has a nice headline for display regarding the current law making consumption of alcohol illegal with: "REFORM DRY FORCES--HOOVER" with subheads (see images).
When it comes to gangsters, organized cr... See More
1931 Cyprus riot revolution... Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #710225
October 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1931
* Island of Cyprus riot
* Struggle for union w/ Greece
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Cyprus Mobs Fight for Union With Greece; Britain Rushes Troops by Ships and Planes" (see) First report coverage on the riot & demonstration on the Island of Cyprus for the union with Greece. Always nice... See More
1929 St. Valentine's Day massacre aftermath....
Item #710006
February 24, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre aftermath
* George 'Bugs' Moran vs. Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Gangsters - gangland - underworld
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "KIDNAP A WITNESS IN MORAN KILLINGS" with subheads. Coverage on the recent unrest in Chicago's gangland crisis.
Complete 1st section only with 32 pages... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #709772
March 10, 1929
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre investigation
* Al "Scarface" Capone subpoenaed
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE GETS 8 MORE DAYS TO REGAIN HEALTH" with subhead. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #704580
July 03, 1928
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... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #704550
November 17, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a five column heading: "Say Dry Repeal Would Save Billion" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of t... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #704513
May 05, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1932 The front page has one column headlines noting: "CAPONE TAKES UP ROUTINE AT PENITENTIARY" "Listed in Atlanta as Convict No. 40,886".
The article begins: " 'Scarface Al' Capone began a new life today as convict No. 40886 in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary. He was just another prisoner, one of 3100, as he was ... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #703081
November 11, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PLAN NEW TEST FOR DRY LAW" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities bor... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone in Jail for 1 Year In 1929...
Item #702694
June 27, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 27, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania
The top of page 3 has a small one column heading: "Al Capone Says His Jail Isn't So Bad, And Neither Is He" (see) Probably only found is a Chicago publication.
When it comes to g... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #702030
February 20, 1929
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 publicat... See More
Al Capone hitman Gus Winkler...
Item #701703
May 07, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1933
* Gus Winkler is found guilty
* Concealed weapon charge
* 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 one column heading: "Find Winkler Guilty; Gets Year in Jail" First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Winkler. (see images) Wi... See More
John Scalise arrested for St. Valentine's Day Massacre...
Item #701613
March 07, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1929
* John Scalise arrested (1st report)
* Al Capone - Chicago Outfit hitmen
* re. Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SCALISI, CAPONE BODYGUARD, HELD IN GANG KILLING" with subhead: "Identified as Massacre Slayer, Police Say" (see) When it comes to ga... See More
1923 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #701506
January 27, 1923
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... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #700978
March 16, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 16, 1929
* Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn & John Scalissi
* 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 9 has a one column heading: "INDICT SCALISI AND M'GURN FOR GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. (see images) ... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone in jail for one year...
Item #700719
August 09, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Serving 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia transfer
* Best publication to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "Haul Capone to Penitentiary in Armored Car" (see images) Coverage of Capone's ... See More
1929 Al "Scarface" Capone...
Item #700546
March 28, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Charged with contempt of court - faking illness
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "U.S. CITES CAPONE FOR CONTEMPT; DOUBTS 'ILLNESS'" with subhead. Photo of Capone leaving the federal building is on the back pag... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #699325
January 26, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1928
* Former police chief's house bombed
* 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: "FITZMORRIS' HOME BOMBED" with subheads. A few related ph... See More
The beginning of the end for gangster Al Capone ?, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #698795
September 07, 1930
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 grim... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #698677
December 08, 1930
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 ar... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #698588
May 05, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1932
* Al Capone enters prison (1st report)
* Tax evasion guilty charge
* Chicago gangster boss - beer baron
The front page has one column heads including: "PRISON DOORS CLOSE BEHIND CAPONE" "Gangster Reaches Atlanta After Day on Which Curious Crowds Inspect the Train" "Convicts Cry 'Welcome!'" and more. The article, taking... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #697664
February 28, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column head: "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.
An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone indicted in 1931...
Item #697644
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 head: "JURORS INDICT CAPONE, 68 AIDS" with subhead. 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.
Comp... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #697016
June 19, 1930
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... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #696753
February 28, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
* Charles Lindbergh airplane crash in Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER HELD IN KILLING OF 7" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the capture of Al Capone henchman, Jack McGurn, for his role in the St. Valentine&... See More
Golden age of gangsters... Mob...
Item #696027
May 09, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1950
* The golden age of gangsters - mob - crime bosses
* Frank Costello - Meyer Lansky - Ralph Capone
* Joe Adonis - Mickey Cohan - racketeering inquiry
The top of front page has a one column heading: "COSTELLO ON LIST OF 150 RACKETEERS IN U.S. CRIME QUEST" with subheads. (see)
Completer with 60 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....
Item #695171
February 26, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States
* Contempt of Court trial starts w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE PUT ON TRIAL; COURT ROOM GUARDED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Capone. He would be found guilty and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months. Always nice t... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #694392
July 26, 1929
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 ... See More
1931 Leo Vincent Brothers found guilty of murder....
Item #693333
March 24, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1931
* Leo Vincent Brothers murder trial start
* Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
* Exploited by Al 'Scarface' Capone ?
The front page has a one column heading: "STATE TO START BROTHERS TRIAL EVIDENCE TODAY" with subhead. Coverage continues on page 6 with photo of the presiding judge and list... See More
Early Al "Scarface" Capone - Miami wants him out...
Item #693208
June 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1928
* Early Al "Scarface" Capone report
* Not wanted in Miami, Florida
The top of page 25 has one column headings: "MIAMI BEACH SEEKS TO DRIVE OUT CAPONE" "He Refuses To Leave City" These reports mentioning Capone are uncommon prior to the St. Valentine's Day massacre. Nice reporting near the beginning of the Chica... See More
Wets vs. Drys in 1930 Chicago gangland wars...
Item #691546
February 21, 1930
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 cit... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #691545
June 13, 1929
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... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #691144
November 18, 1928
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 nefa... See More
Al Capone to get 1 year jail term...
Item #690963
May 17, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1929
* Al "Scarface" Capone arrested
* Chicago Beer baron in Philadelphia
* Enters Jail for concealed weapons
* Avoids murder for hire
The front page has a one column heading: "Jail Al Capone and Bodyguard in Philadelphia"(see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and ... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing... Police funds cut...
Item #690959
January 03, 1930
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, ... See More
1930 Al "Scarface" Capone...
Item #690390
May 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1930
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Miami doesn't want him there
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "MIAMI JURORS HINT CAPONE IS A BAD INFLUENCE" 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 ... See More
1925 Mobster Johnny Torrio tax evasion...
Item #690069
April 10, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH, April 10, 1939
* Johnny Torrio pleads guilty to tax evasion
* Chicago Italian mobster - bootlegger - racketeer
* Former Chicago Outfit Mafia crime family leader
* Big Jim Colosimo successor - Al Capone predecessor
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER TORRIO HALTS TAX TRIAL TO PLEAD GUILTY" with subheads and photo. (see) Some wear... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #689301
March 08, 1929
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 Chic... See More
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