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Item #725667CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1926
* During U.S. Prohibition
* Illegal beer - alcohol
* Failure of the law exposed
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ASKS TIGHTER U.S. LIQUOR LAW" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display for any tavern or home bar.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born... Read full description -
Item #725498THE DETROIT NEWS, April 17, 1936
* Nutley, New Jersey train robbery
* Erie Railroad train No. 120 holdup
The front page has a banner headline: "7 Robbers Plunder Train of $58,000" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
background: The April 17, 1936, train robbery in Nutley, New Jersey,... Read full description -
Item #725414THE DETROIT NEWS, October 9, 1932
* Frank McErlane death
* Irish-American gangster
* Thompson submachine gun
The top of the front page has a one column photo with heading: "ONE WAY RIDE 'INVENTOR' DIES" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition, light toning and minor war at the margins, generally nice.
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Item #725370CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1934
* Baby Face Nelson shootout
* The hunt for John Dillinger
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The front page has a five column heading: "Machine Gun Gang Shoots 2 Police" with subhead and related photo on the back page. (see images) Through research, this was the work... Read full description -
Item #725369THE 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)
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Item #725285CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1926
* Push to end U.S. Prohibition
* Re-legalize beer - alcohol
* American Federation of Labor
* U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
The front page has a nice banner headline: "UNITED LABOR DEMANDS BEER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display for any tavern or home bar.
When it comes to gangsters,... Read full description -
Item #724790CHICAGO TRIBUNE (Sunday Edition), March 30, 1980 (sections I-V) The front page has considerable detail regarding the merging of the Midwest Mafia - including involvement of Anthony Spilotro ("Tony the Ant") and Nick and Carl Cilvella.
Included are sections I through V. Minimal margin wear and toning, good condition. -
Item #724712CHICAGO 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.... Read full description -
Item #724596LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 10, 1990
* John Gotti acquitted on multiple charges
* Gambino crime family boss - mafia
* Photo of a flamboyant Gotti outside the courthouse
The top of page 22 has a four column heading: "Reputed Crime Boss Gotti Freed in Assault Case" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all major... Read full description -
Item #724518FITCHBURG 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,... Read full description -
Item #724415LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 27, 1985
* The "Commission Case" indictments
* NYC mafia - organized crime family bosses
* Paul Castellano, Anthony Salerno & more
The front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Indicts Five Top N.Y. Mafia Chieftans" with related pictorial. (see images)
Complete with all... Read full description -
Item #724144THE DETROIT NEWS, April 27, 1933
* Prohibition ending in Michigan
* Beer - liquor soon to return soon
* Governor Comstock signs beer bill
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "Beer For Michigan In 10 Days" with subheads and photo of the governor signing. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #724053ALBANY 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)
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Item #724052ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 23, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
The very top of the front page has a nice banner headline for display: "LADDER WOOD TRACED TO BRUNO'S HOME" with subheads. (see images) More on page 10.
Complete with 24... Read full description -
Item #724028LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 15, 1947
* Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox
* Fixed boxing match - Mafia
* Middleweight fight at MSG
* Featured in 'Raging Bull' film
The sport's section (page 5) has a one column heading: "Fox Beats Lamotta In New York" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #724027THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1934
* Billie Jean Parker & Floyd Hamilton
* Bonnie and Clyde gang members charged w/ murder
* The tipsters to law enforcement re. whereabouts ?
Page 16 has an article with small headings: "2 Of Barrow Gang Held" "Woman and Man Relative of Bandit Accused of Texas Killings" (see) First report... Read full description -
Item #723958THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 21, 1930
* George Remus acquitted of murder
* Infamous "King of the Bootleggers"
* Prohibition era liquor smuggler
The front page has a one column heading: "REMUS ACQUITTED AS INSANE SLAYER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 52 pages, light toning at the margins, a... Read full description -
Item #723956BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 9, 1933
* United States officially ends prohibition
* Repeal of the 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Beer & liquor returns for 1st time in 13 years
* Organized crime - gangster era speakeasies ending
The front page has three related articles regarding the recent end of prohibition in the United States with a... Read full description -
Item #723549LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1990
* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Godfather Part III" and perhaps no better issue could be found... Read full description -
Item #723513THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., March 18, 1933
* Prohibition ending - alcohol returning
* Twenty-First Amendment of U.S. Constitution
* United States Congress to vote on repeal
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOUSE AND SENATE SEEK ACCORD ON 3.2 PCT. BEER" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all... Read full description -
Item #723338THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1933
* End of Prohibition in the state of New Jersey
* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted
* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment
Page 21 has a one column heading: "REPEAL IS RATIFIED IN JERSEY SESSION" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 40 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #723282THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1972
* Capital punishment - death row executions banned
* California Supreme Court decision (1st report)
* Charles Manson and Sirhan Sirhan mention
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA COURT, IN 6-1 VOTE, BARS DEATH SENTENCES" with subhead. (see images) Mention... Read full description -
Item #723170CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 15, 1933
* Gangster John 'Red' Hamilton
* Chicago police officer killed
* John Dillinger gang member
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page has a five column heading: "Escaped Convict Slays Police Hero" with subheads that include: "INDIANA PRISON BREAK LEADER FOILS... Read full description -
Item #723111THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1933
* End of Prohibition in the state of Wyoming
* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted
* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment
The bottom of page 4 has a very small and discrete report with heading: "Repeal is Ratified in Wyoming" (see image) Unfortunate for the very brief report here... Read full description -
Item #723028THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., Nov. 30, 1934
* George Bace Face Nelson killed
* Battle of Barrington - Illinois
Page 2 has a rare four column photo with heading : "'Baby Face' Nelson Comes To End of Murderous Trail" and more. A related photo on the front page as we.. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #723019CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 27, 1933
* United States prohibition ending
* State of Illinois acts to allow sale of alcohol
* Beer and Liquor returns to the gangland
The front page has a one column heading: "JUNE 5 REPEAL ELECTION VOTES BY BOTH HOUSES" with subhead. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters,... Read full description -
Item #722813SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Jan. 16, 1983
* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate
The bottom of the front page has a small heading: "Meyer Lansky dies"
And page 4 has a heading: "Mob 'brain' Meyer Lansky dies at 80" with photo. (see images)
Complete Sunday edition with all 128... Read full description -
Item #722812CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 1, 1936
* Murder confession & jailed in Indiana
* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor, Maine fame
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEW 'DILLINGER' CONFESSES; SENT BACK TO INDIANA" with subhead. (see images) Two related photos are on the back page. This was about 1 1/2 years prior... Read full description -
Item #722721THE KANSAN, Kansas City, January 16, 1983
* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Meyer Lansky, mob finance whiz, dead", with several paragraphs of coverage (see photos), providing 1st report coverage on the death of famous organized crime figure, Meyer Lansky.
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Item #722528CHICAGO 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... Read full description -
Item #722502THE 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... Read full description -
Item #722329THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 28, 1933
* End of Prohibition in West Virginia
* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted
* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment
The front page has a banner headline: "WEST VIRGINIA VOTES REPEAL; WETS LEAD IN CALIFORNIA" with subheads. (see images)... Read full description -
Item #722293THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint, Michigan bank robbery
Page 3 has one column headings: "$30,000 RAID IS LAID TO DILLINGER GANG" "Presence of Leader Himself in Foray on Bank at Flint, Mich., Is Doubted" "Woman One Of The Band" and more. (see images)
Other news, sports... Read full description -
Item #722286THE 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... Read full description -
Item #722157THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1933
* Loch Ness Monster proof ?
* Beginning of the legendary hoax
* John Dillinger on the run
* Police raid on hideout
* Midwest bank robber
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "TRAIL OF 'MONSTER' SEEN IN SCOTLAND" with subheads. (see images)
And near the bottom of... Read full description -
Item #721817THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 17, 1933
* Prohibition ending - Beer returning - legal liquor
* Original King Kong film opening day advertisement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Senate by 43-30 Votes Beer, Wine Bill of 3.05 Pct." with subheads.
Page 9 has 8 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day... Read full description -
Item #721548THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 14, 1933
* Prohibition ending - beer returning
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "Beer by Week End, Congress' Plan" with subheads. (see images) This led the way for president Roosevelt enacting the beer bill 10... Read full description -
Item #721306THE DETROIT NEWS, September 24, 1931
* Prohibition in the United States
* re. 18th - Eighteenth Amendment
* Beer - liquor - alcohol beverages wanted
* American Legion votes to end it
* Wets vs. Drys in Detroit, Michigan
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LEGIONNAIRES OPEN BATTLE OVER LIQUOR" with... Read full description -
Item #721249NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1935
* Post Dutch Schultz assassination
* New York City gangsters hunted
* Johnny Torrio & Lucky Luciano
The top of the front page has one column headings: "POLICE TO REVIVE GANGSTER SQUAD; TORRIO IS IN MIAMI" "Valentine to Restore System of Picking Up All Outlaws Who... Read full description -
Item #721174THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1937.
* Charles "Lucky" Luciano sentence upheld
* New York City gangster - mob boss
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Search over the Pacific Ocean - Fred Noonan
The front page has a one column heading: "LUCIANA CONVICTION UPHELD ON APPEAL" with subhead. (see images)
Page 2 has... Read full description -
Item #721170THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 15, 1933
* Prohibition ending - beer returning
* House passes 3.2 % beer bill
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "House Votes Beer By 316-97; Senate Action Due Today" with subheads. (see images) This led the way for president Roosevelt enacting the beer bill 9... Read full description -
Item #721164THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1934
* John Dillinger hunted in the Midwest
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail escape
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S SHOTS STOP PURSUING CAR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the hunt for John Dillinger shortly after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana jail.
Complete in 30... Read full description -
Item #721145THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 18, 1930
* Chicago gangland machine gun connection ?
* re. Frankie Yale & St. Valentine's Day massacre
* Al "Scarface" Capone vs. George "Bugs" Moran
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MURDER OF YALE LINKED TO MORAN GANG MASSACRE" with subheads. (see... Read full description -
Item #720883CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post escape with wooden gun
* Crown Point, Indiana jail
* The hunt continues
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Pal, Shot In Fray, Is In Custody". (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.
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Item #720799ALBANY 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... Read full description -
Item #720588THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer acquitted
* Jewish-American gangster tax evasion trial
* New York prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ 'EXILED,' DEFIES THE MAYOR; DEWEY WILL ACT" with subheads. (see images) Coverage... Read full description -
Item #720579THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1928
* Gangster Charles Birger hanging - execution
* Prohibition era bootlegger - charged w/ murder
Page 25 has a smaller one column heading: "Last Illinois Hanging Sends Birger To Doom" with subhead. (see) First report coverage the execution of Charles Birger for the murder of Mayor Joseph Adams. Always nice... Read full description -
Item #720493THE 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... Read full description -
Item #720300FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 28, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Binghamton New York sighting?
The front page has a one column heading: "Report Starts Outlaw Hunt At Binghamton" with subhead. (see images) Interesting report as Dillinger may have been sighted in... Read full description -
Item #720264ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 6, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion indictment
* 1st report - the beginning of the end
Page 2 has a one column heading: "CAPONE FACES 32-YEAR TERM ON TAX COUNT" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 16 pages, some spine wear with small piece torn away,... Read full description
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