Early Al Capone 1926...
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May 22, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1926.
* Early Al Capone
* Attorney McSwiggin'd Death
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 19: "SAY ALLEGED GUNMAN WAS VILLAGE BOSS" with subhead: "Chicago police Name Forest View for Capone, Sought as Slayer of McSwiggin". Other news of the day throughout. usual browning with margin wear and some clippings cut out on some inside pages, otherwise good. Please note - it is difficult to see the front page top right corner cut-out/damage. Be advised this does not impact the Capone content.
Background Information: Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 - January 25, 1947), popularly known as Al "Scarface" Capone, was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to the illegal traffic of alcoholic beverages during the time of their prohibition in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in New York City to Neapolitan emigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, he began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer).
By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931 when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income tax evasion.
* Early Al Capone
* Attorney McSwiggin'd Death
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 19: "SAY ALLEGED GUNMAN WAS VILLAGE BOSS" with subhead: "Chicago police Name Forest View for Capone, Sought as Slayer of McSwiggin". Other news of the day throughout. usual browning with margin wear and some clippings cut out on some inside pages, otherwise good. Please note - it is difficult to see the front page top right corner cut-out/damage. Be advised this does not impact the Capone content.
Background Information: Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 - January 25, 1947), popularly known as Al "Scarface" Capone, was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to the illegal traffic of alcoholic beverages during the time of their prohibition in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in New York City to Neapolitan emigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, he began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer).
By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931 when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income tax evasion.
Category: The 20th Century
