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THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 15, 1931 

* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss 
* Tax evasion trial ending 
* Capone a bad gambler? 

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Bookmakers State Capone is "Sucker"" "They Testify He Lost and Paid Thousands Without Complaint"

Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict that would send him to prison for 11 years.

Other news of the day with small report on Thomas Edison…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 22, 1986 

* Al "Scarface" Capone's vault opening 
* Journalist Geraldo Rivera's debacle 
* Over hyped live TV broadcast event 
* Lexington Hotel in Chicago, Illinois
* Headquarters for the infamous gangster 

The top of page 7 has a heading: "Al Capone's 'Vault' Yields Its Treasure: Dirt, Debris" with lead-in: "No Booty, Booze or Bones" (see images) 
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), great condition.

Background: The historical significance of "The Mystery of Al Capone’s…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such

The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (see)
This was one of the most famous criminal trials of the 20th century, and certainly of the Prohibition era. Al Capone was the head…

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 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…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1939

* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago gangland gangster
* Release from prison

This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 36) that include: "AL CAPONE STARTS BRAIN TREATMENT", "Ex-Gangster Is 'Chronically but Not Acutely Ill,' Says Baltimore Specialist" and more. Coverage on Al "Scarface" Capone's recent release from prison and his treatment for a brain disorder. See images for text here.

Other news, sports and…

THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 14, 1931 

* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss 
* Tax evasion trial ending 
* Prosecution rests 

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TRIAL IS RAPIDLY NEARING END" "State Rests Case Suddenly During Afternoon Session"

Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict that would send him to prison for 11 years.

Other news of the day with small report on Thomas Edison nearing…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 9, 1931 

* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss 
* Fight to exclude evidence 
* Tax evasion trial 

This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"CAPONE LOSSES FIGHT ON TAX CONFESSION" "Bad Day in Court for Gangster; Lawyers Battle in Vain to Exclude Expert's Data"

Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict  a few weeks later that would send him to prison for 11 years.

Other news of the…

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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1931 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such

The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "DRAMA IN COURT AS U. S. CLOSES CASE ON CAPONE" with subhead. (see) Lengthy coverage with testimony continues on page 6 with related photo. Photo of Capone outside the federal building is on the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1932

* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss

The front page has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE BOUND FOR ATLANTA PRISON" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42…

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C., June 18, 1931

* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Income tax evasion guilty plea

Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Capone No Longer King Of Gangland" with subhead. (see image) Coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would later retract his plea after he realized the potential penalty he would receive. He would eventually be found guilty later that year which would end his criminal career.
Complete with 8 pages, light…

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.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 17, 1939

* Al 'Scarface" Capone freed from prison
* Chicago gangster becomes a free man
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare as such)

The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE, BROKEN AND ILL; FREED; PUT IN HOSPITAL" with small photo of Capone. (see images) Great to have from the city where he ruled the underground for years. 
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: On November 16, 1939, Al Capone was released…

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…

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, July 30, 1931 

* Gangster Al Capone's tax evasion case

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE WILL BE SENTENCED TODAY", "Gangster Spends Last day Of Freedom Hiding From His Foes". On this day, Al "Scarface" Capone would change his plea to not guilty after learning he could get a long prison sentence for his tax evasion arrest.

Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with a…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 27, 1947

* Gangster Al Capone's death
* Grace Moore's (opera singer) death (plane crash)

This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:  "Plane Crash Kills Grace Moore, 21 Others" with subheads and photo. (see photos). Also page 16 has: "Al Capone Died Broke, His Attorney Believes" and more. (see photos)

Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1931

* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field

Page 20 has one column headings: "Crowd Jeers Capone From Football Stand", "Gangster and Guards Leave After He Announces That He Will Stick It Out". This is 1st report coverage on Al Capone and Jack McGurn being spotted by fans at Dyche Stadium (Ryan Field) during the Northwestern-Nebraska college football game. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1931

* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field photo

Page 3 has a three column photo with heading: "Al Capone Watches Football Game in Evanston" with brief text underneath. Probably only found in this Chicago publication. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks later that ended his reign in Chicago.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high…

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931

* Al Capone recently found guilty
* Tax evasion trial
* In prison

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in Cook County Jail awaiting transfer to Atlanta Penitentiary where he was recently sentence to 11 years.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light…

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, October 26, 1931.

* Al 'Scarface' Capone gets 11 years
* End of his criminal career

The front page has a one column heading: "Capone Sentenced To 11 Year Term In Federal Prison" (see) First report coverage on what would be the end of Al Capone's reign in Chicago.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 10, 1931

* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial

This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "U.S. Exposes Trail of Money to Capone in Florida"

This tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict  a few weeks later that would send him to prison for 11 years.

Other news of the day with much on the 1931 World Series and report on Thomas Edison nearing death.

Light…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 17, 1931

* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion guilty plea

The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE FACES LONG TERM", "Possible 34 Years in Prison, and $94,000 Fine". This is 1st report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would later retract his plea after he realized the potential penalty he would receive. He would eventually be found guilty later that year which would end his…

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…

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…

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…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1932

* Frank Nitti shot by Chicago police
* Al Capone henchman - gangsters

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WOUND CAPONE AIDE IN CHICAGO; FIND NAME LIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the shooting of famous Al Capone hitman, Frank Nitti, by Chicago police.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice.

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.

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 15, 1931 

* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial - Gambling losses ?

The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE HEAVY BETTING LOSER, BOOKIES SHOW" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.

Background: On October 14, 1931, the trial of Al Capone in Chicago was in full swing as the notorious gangster faced federal charges of income tax…

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, 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.

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 a one column heading: "TRACK LOSSES OF AL CAPONE ARE REVEALED" with subheads.
Complete with 30 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, some…

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 NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1947

* Al 'Scarface' Capone burial
* Former Chicago gangster leader

Page 26 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "Capone Buried In Chicago" "Less Than Twoscore at Services in Tent at the Grave" See image for brief report on the burial of infamous mob boss, Al 'Scarface' Capone. Interesting that he got such a small report in death when he made front page headlines in the late 1920's.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day…

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.

background: Al Capone’s arrival at Alcatraz on August 22, 1934, marked a calculated effort by the U.S. government to break the spirit of the nation’s most…

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, January 25, 1947

* Al Capone death (day of)
* Chicago beer baron
* Gangster - mob boss

The back page has a very small and discrete one column heading: "Capone's Heart Said to Be Failing". See image for brief text. He would die on this day.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 30 pages, very nice condition.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE November 17, 1939

* Al 'Scarface" Capone freed from prison
* Chicago gangster becomes a free man

The front page has a two column heading: "G-Men Guarding Capone, Critically Ill in Hospital". (see) Coverage continues on  page 8 with photo of Capone.
Thirty pages, light toning and wear at the margins with some small binding holes along the spine, small library label on the front page, sold as is.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1931

* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Income tax evasion guilty plea
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer seized
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster

The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CONQUERED, FEDERAL MEN COME HERE TO BREAK GANGS" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 3. Coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would later retract his plea after he realized the potential penalty he would receive.…

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 page. (see images) This was shortly after the infamous "St. Valentine's Day Massacre".
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and…

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932  This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:

* Capone's Future Revealed Today

This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.

Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and tape mend within the masthead and little spine wear, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: In 1929, Prohibition Bureau agent Eliot Ness began a successful…

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…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 3, 1932

* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss

The front page has a one column heading: "Plan Capone Transfer From Jail to Prison" with subhead. (see) First report coverage of Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.

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, July 31, 1931

* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone tax evasion case
* Changes plea to Judge H. Wilkerson

Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE BEGS A TRIAL AS COURT BARS DEAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al Capone changing his mind and pleading not guilty after learning he may get a hefty jail sentence on the tax evasion charge. This case would eventually lead to his demise. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, June 6, 1931

* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion indictment
* 1st report - the beginning of the end

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Capone Posts $50,000 Bail In Tax Frauds and Smiles" with subhead. (see images)
Complete in 16 pages, a few small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On June 5, 1931, notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone was indicted by a federal grand jury on 22 counts of income tax evasion for…

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.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1934

* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago gangster boss
* Good behavior in prison ?

Page six has one column headings: "CAPONE RUNS STITCHING MACHINE IN PRISON" "Former Gangster is 'Behaving' and Hopes to Shorten Sentence" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, nice condition.

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932

* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).

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

wikipedia notes: In 1929, Prohibition Bureau agent Eliot Ness began a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1932

* Al Capone enters prison
* Tax evasion conviction
* Chicago gangster mob boss

Page 6 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE LOSES IDENTITY IN PRISON" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen…