Historic Newspapers: Reports involving Al Capone

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…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1928

* Early Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* As protector of Chicago businessman

The front page has one column headings that include: "CHICAGO FIRM MAKES GUNMAN A PARTNER" "Old Business Concern Takes In Scarface Al Capone as a Protector" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the "rag edition", printed on very high quality newsprint for libraries & other institutions, nice condition.

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 toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928

* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination
* Al Capone is a suspect
* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight

Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has additional reporting concerning the gun power used by the gangsters and police with related photos. Lengthy text here.
Page 16 has…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1928

* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era
* re. Frankie Yale Uale murder

Page 25 has one column headings that include: "CAPONE PUTS 5 HERE DAY UALE WAS SLAIN" "Politicians See Gangster" "Track Capone Gangsters" and more. Coverage on Capone this early are somewhat rare, prior to the St. Valentine's Day massacre. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Also on…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1928

* Early Al Capone report
* Chicago gangster war
* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era
* re. Frankie Yale Uale murder

This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25 that include: "CAPONE PUTS 5 HERE DAY UALE WAS SLAIN", "Politicians See Gangster", "Track Capone Gangsters" and more. Reports on Capone this early are somewhat rare, prior to the St. Valentine's Day massacre.

Other news of the day throughout including a interesting article also…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 8, 1928 

* Antonio Lombardo assassination (1st report) 
* "Scarface" Al Capone 
* Chicago gangland war 

The front page has one column headlines: "THOUSANDS SEE RACKET KING IN CHICAGO SLAIN", "Lombardo, Capone's Partner, Falls in Bullet Hail at City Hub","Bodyguard Also Falls", and more. 1st report coverage on the assassination of Antonio Lombardo, advisor to Al Capone. Uncommon to fine gangland reports prior to the St. Valentine's…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1929 

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

The front page has a one column heading: "SCHOOLS CHIEF GIVES CLEW TO GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. (see images) More on page 2.
Terrific to have this report in a Chicago newspaper, where it happened. 
Complete in 40 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional…

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 Capone henchman, Jack McGurn, for his role in the St. Valentine's Day massacre.
Complete in 56 pages, some wear at the margin, mostly along…

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's Day massacre.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE KINGSPORT TIMES, Tennessee, March 5, 1929

* St. Valentine's Day massacre investigation probe
* Fred "Killer" Burke & Joe Lolordo named suspects

The front page has a one column heading: "THREE NAMED AS MASSACRE GUN HANDLERS" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 6 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: By March 5, 1929, law enforcement and Chicago underworld observers were increasingly focused on Fred “Killer” Burke and Joseph “Joe”…

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, 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 Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago - and what better…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1929

* Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn & John Scalissi
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

Page 21 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Two Are Indicted In Chicago Slayings" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, otherwise in very nice condition.

background: On March 15, 1929, a Chicago grand jury handed down a murder indictment…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, March 20, 1929

* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame
* Gangster Al Capone

This 30 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "MARSHAL FOCH DIES AT PARIS IN 77TH YEAR", "Surrenders to Death but Only After Battle to the End", "Led Allied Armies in War as Brilliant Strategist". 1st report coverage on the death of General Ferdinand Foch, key figure in the 1918 World War I armistice.

Also a page two headline: "'SCARFACE AL' GOES…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1929

* John Scalise assassination
* Al Capone hitman
* Chicago Outfit

Page 28 has one column headings: "Chicago Police Divide On Cause Of 3 Killings" "Rich Liquor and Vice Profits Believed Responsible by One Side--Stege Sticks to Gang War View"

1st report coverage on the assassination of three members of the Chicago Outfit including hitman John Scalise.

wikipedia notes: In the early morning hours of May 8, 1929, the bodies of John Scalise, Albert…

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 Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago - and what better newspaper can be found…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 19, 1929 

* Al Capone (Scarface) 
* Chicago Beer baron 
* 1 Year Jail term 
* Avoids murder for hire 

This 40+ page Sunday newspaper has one column headlines on the front page; "'SCARFACE' MADE DESPERATE EFFORT TO ESCAPE PRISON" and "Offered to Post Bond for $100,000 That He Would Stay Out of Pennsylvania Rest of His Life".

Other new, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. A little margin wear and chipping, otherwise in good…

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, June 26, 1929 

* Al Capone (Scarface) 
* Chicago Beer baron

This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "AL CAPONE OPENS FIGHT FOR RELEASE" and more. This tells of Al Capone trying to get out of his one year jail term for gun possession.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

wikipedia notes: Capone arranged to have himself jailed in Philadelphia for a year…

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 gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the…

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, October 16, 1929 

* re. William McSwiggin murder
* Al "scarface" Capone
* In prison for the 1st time 

This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "CAPONE ALLEGED TO HAVE KILLED ATTORNEY IN '26".

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good condition.

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 along the spine, generally in good condition.

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…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 17, 1930

* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone Pre release from prison
* Illegal gun possession

This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Capone Release Papers Signed by Governor".

Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes:…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930

* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone released from prison
* Illegal gun possession

This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?" "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; Plane Arrives, But Whether He Left in It Is Just Another Problem" 1st report coverage Al Capone's release from…

NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1930 

* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison
* American gangland era original

The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE SLIPS AWAY FROM NEW PRISON, ELUDING THRONGS" "Gang Chief and Aide Moved to Cells 30 Miles From Philadelphia for Release" "Plane Is Sent As Decoy" and more.
Nice coverage on Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession.
Complete in 56 pages, nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 19, 1930 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)

The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CALLS GANG TO MEET HIM IN INDIANA" with subhead. Related photo with heading on the back page. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1930

* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out

Page 8 has one column headings: "Florida Restrained From Seizing Capone" "Federal Judge Grants Order Preventing Sheriffs From Molesting Gangster on Arrival" "Federal Judge Indicts Capone 'Treasurer'" and more. Coverage on Al Capone turning himself in to Chicago police after returning to the city from a 10 month prison sentence in Philadelphia. He would never again be able to present…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1930

* Tekamah, Nebraska
* Tornado disaster
* Mahatma Gandhi arrest ?

Page 3 has one column headings: "STORMS KILL 18 IN MIDDLE WEST" "Tornado Hits Tekamah, Neb., Leaving Six Dead and Many Injured" and more. (see)
Page 9 has: "LOOKS FOR ARREST OF GANDHI IN RAID" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition, minor margin wear, very nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1930 

* Al Capone - Chicago gangster 
* Put in jail - Miami, Florida 

This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Capone Has Taste of Miami's Jail", "Later Released on Writ; to Be Arrested Whenever Seen in City" (See photo for brief text here.)

Other news of the day throughout including sports and various advertisements. A little margin wear but otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1930.

* Aviator Richard E. Byrd welcome home
* First Antarctica - South Pole expedition
* Al "Scarface" Capone jail release in Miami

The front page has a one column heading: "BYRD REACHES CANAL; STEPS ON HOME SOIL TO CHEERS OF THRONG" with subheads. (see)
Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAPONE FREE AGAIN AFTER NIGHT IN JAIL" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 2, 1930

* Fox Lake Massacre (1st report)
* Chicago gangster war
* Al Capone vs. George 'Bugs' Moran?

This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "Three Deaths Herald New Gangster War".  This is 1st report coverage on the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a retaliation for the infamous St. Valentines' Day massacre.

Other news of the day. Minor margin, otherwise in good…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 10, 1930 

* Jake Lingle assassination 
* Chicago reporter  
* Al Capone - Gangsters 

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHICAGO HUNT SEEKS KILLER OF REPORTER", "$40,000 Award Is Offered for Assailant of Paper Employee" and more (see photos). This tells of the gangland death of Chicago reporter Jake Lingle. Though the murder was never solved, many believe this was gangster boss Al Capone's doing.

Other…

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, June 10, 1930 

* Jake Lingle assassination 
* Chicago reporter  
* Al Capone - Gangsters 

This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "CHICAGO POLICE SEEK MURDERER OF REPORTER". Coverage on the gangland death of Chicago reporter Jake Lingle. Though the murder was never solved, many believe this was gangster boss Al Capone's doing.

Other news of the day throughout including sports and advertisements. Light browning, a little…

THE NORWICH SUN, New York, June 11, 1930

* Jake Lingle assassination...  Chicago reporter
* Al Capone - Gangsters

This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:
"AGENCIES SPURRED TO FEVERISH HEAT IN HUNT FOR LINGLE SLAYER" "Public Opinion Demands Complete and Sudden End to Gang Reigns and Hired Murderers--Threaten Shake-up in Police Department" with photo of Lingle, face down on the sidewalk dead (see photos).

Tells of the gangland death of Chicago reporter Jake…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 11, 1930

* Jake Lingle assassination (2nd report)
* Chicago Tribune gangland reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)

The front page has a five column heading: "Raise Reward for Killer to $55,000" with subheads and related illustration. (see images) Page 5 has a photo of Lingle's wife, and the back page has another related photo.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the…

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, June 11, 1930

* Chicago reporter Jake Lingle assassination
* Al Capone - Gangsters
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey (pre-fight)

The front page has a one column headline: "SEARCH WIDENS FOR SLAYER OF GANG REPORTER". 

Also pre fight reporting on the Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight boxing match.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930

* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted

This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"

Page 13B has one column headlines  that include: "BOBBIE JONES WINS U.S. OPEN WITH 287 CARD", "famous Atlantan Sinks 40-Foot Putt to Finish First Against Field of…

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…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 24, 1930

* Gangster Joe Aiello assassination
* Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival
* Chicago gangland war

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "JOE AIELLO MOWED DOWN BY GANG FIRE" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally in good condition.

background: On October 24, 1930, Chicago mob boss Joseph “Joe” Aiello was spectacularly assassinated in…

THE DETROIT NEWS, October 25, 1930

* Gangster Joe Aiello assassination
* Sicilian Mafia leader - bootlegger
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival
* Chicago gangland war

The front page has a one column heading: "AIELLO'S DEATH BOOSTS CAPONE" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 4, 1930 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone 
* John 'The Ape' Passelli 

The front page has a two column headline: "Law Spurns Al Capone's Offer; 'The Ape' Slain in Jersey Feud" with subheads. See photos for text here.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.

NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.

* President Herbert Hoover declares war on gangsters
* The Al Capone era

This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES", with subheads. This was during the time Al Capone was in power.
Other news of the day throughout. The issue is complete and has some light browning, a little margin chipping, otherwise in good condition.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931  The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.S. COURT."
Other news of the day, sports, and period advertising are also present.
Complete in 16 pages, brittle, rough…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1931

* Gangster Al Capone
* Jail sentence

The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE GIVEN A SENTENCE OF SIX MONTHS IN JAIL", "'Scarface Al' of Chicago, Again Appears in Court in Nobby Attire", "Says Leader of Bootlegger Was Not as Ill as He Tried to Make Out" and more. This is 1st report coverage on Al Capone's contempt of court sentence.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, some…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 22, 1931

* Scarface Al Capone
* Johnny Genaro assassination
* Chicago gangland war

This 32 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "GUNMAN KILL CAPONE AIDE" which tells of the murder of Johnny Genaro, Al Capone henchman. See photos for text.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 31, 1931

* Al Capone
* Chicago gangster
* Hollywood movie actor ?

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE SEEKS MOVIE ROLE".

Unusual report suggests that Al Capone wanted to go to Hollywood to star in a gangster movie for $1,000,000. (see photos for text)

Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1931

* George Fisher Baker death
* American Financier & philanthropist
* First National Bank of New York City

The front page has a two column headline: "GEORGE F. BAKER, 91, DIES SUDDENLY OF PNEUMONIA; DEAN OF BANKERS" with subheads. (see) Very lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Page 23 has a one column heading: "'BRING IN CAPONE,' IS CERMAK ORDER" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages,…