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Barker-Karpis gang bank robbery...
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Barker-Karpis gang bank robbery...

Item # 599197 ·
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 22, 1933 

* Alvin Karpis & Fred Barker gang 
* Chicago bank robbery 

The front page has a great banner headline: "BANDIT GANG KILLS OFFICER IN BANK HOLDUP" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Barker-Karpis gang Chicago bank robbery in which officer Miles Cunningham was killed. The bandits would only net a bunch a worthless checks here.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$42
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.

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