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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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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.... Read full description  

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 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.... Read full description  

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.... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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.... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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.

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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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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.